October 28 / 13.10 Wetherby

13.10

Good To Soft

bet365 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4030.04
  • 2m 5f 56y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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bet365 Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3F32-6

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Disappointing when last seen in May but she'd previously shaped quite well when a staying-on second of ten at Perth (2m4f, good to soft); partnered by Conor Rabbitt on her last three runs; more appealing than many.
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0

6

25th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

14:40 Ascot

Miss Milano

11st 3lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear, pulled up before 7th

9/2

4th

4

18th Oct 2023

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:40 Wetherby

Miss Milano

11st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Fourth off this mark at Perth last time (3m2f, good to soft) having won her three previous races at up to 3m; perhaps high in the weights now but could feature.

6/1

1

16th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 4

20:45 Aintree

Miss Milano

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Fourth off this mark at Perth last time (3m2f, good to soft) having won her three previous races at up to 3m; not out of it.

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 602-14 D BF

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Similar form three times in the spring, winning Southwell maiden (2m4f, good) before finishing last of four in handicap at Ffos Las; tends to make the odd mistake; probably needs some improvement after five months off.
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1st

4

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

Sister Michael

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

held up in rear, headway on outer 3 out

6/1

1st

4

11th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Warwick

Sister Michael

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

held up in rear, headway on outer 3 out

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 7219-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at Kelso (2m, good) in March but that wasn't a strong race and he has been well held in handicaps since; opposable.
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5

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

18:30 Sedgefield

Limerick Leader

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

Incredibly consistent on his last four starts, three seconds and a win (all on good between 2m3f and 2m5f) returning an RPR of 100 each time; had course form over hurdles for previous connections and he's a player once again from an unchanged mark.

6/4

2nd

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Limerick Leader

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Alison Thorpe

In good form over C&D this summer since the visor returned, just denied on his June reappearance then going one better 20 days later, and matched those efforts when down in trip and runner-up at Stratford (2m3f) last month off this mark; likely to run well again.

13/2

Form: 94-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Never a threat when a distant second on reappearance but he'd shown fair form the time before when staying-on fourth of six over 2m here; runs as if this longer trip may suit and he could be the pick of Mark Walford's three.
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2

5th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:00 Huntingdon

Pileup

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear, fell 1st

7/2

5th

1

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:20 Market Rasen

Pileup

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

0-8 over hurdles and 0-12 overall but seemingly aided by a visor when placed twice over C&D (good) last month and has obvious claims if in similar form again.

4/1

2nd

4

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Pileup

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 57-225

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Second in two Hexham handicaps (2m7f) in April/May and she might have needed the run when midfield there last time (after over four months off); could have a say.
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3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joanne Foster

Strong stayer who notched up three wins from February to April, though took a backward step last time over C&D off this mark; however, she's not out of this if repeating previous efforts with Oscar Palmer taking a valuable 3lb off her back.

15/2

4th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

In fine form having won her last three races, one at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and the others over 3m3f on good at Sedgefield (Wee Alki second on both occasions); up 7lb for latest win, but a possible.

7/1

1st

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Dillarchie

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Repelled Wee Alki here three weeks ago and now has form figures of 1431 over C&D; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

7/4

Form: 3/U7-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo; still looked green when fifth of nine in novice at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) two weeks ago on first start for Rebecca Menzies; today's extra yardage should be in his favour and he still has untapped potential; one for the shortlist on handicap debut.
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4

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:48 Catterick

Piaff Bubbles

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well treated on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been at the top of his game on his last two starts and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear giving him a boost.

12/1

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

Form: 33P-F

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Third in an Irish point and has filled the same position in two novice hurdles; ran poorly on his final start (handicap debut) last season and he fell before the race began in earnest on his reappearance; still something of an unknown quantity.
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3rd

10

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 3

13:58 Newcastle

Tough Out

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jackie Stephen

prominent on outer, joined leader 8th

16/1

4th

6

24th Nov 2022

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

13:55 Kelso

Tough Out

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Jackie Stephen

midfield

16/1

7th

1

28th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

13:10 Wetherby

Tough Out

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Jackie Stephen

midfield on outer, reminder after 4th, pushed along 5 out, ridden after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

16/1

Form: 7543-2

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 11 attempts; career-best effort when second of eight in novice at Southwell (2m4f, good) in the spring; place claims again after six months off but others appeal more for the win.
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6th

4

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Mr Dealer

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Ashley Dodgson

Veteran who is still a maiden; made the frame a few times last spring; well held in handicaps here the last twice; others preferred.

33/1

10th

12

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:00 Wetherby

Mr Dealer

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ashley Dodgson

10yo who ran a couple of fair races in the spring and he may have needed the run here in October; however, he finished down the field in that handicap and is now 0-12; others have more pressing claims.

50/1

8

11th Dec 2022

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:28 Southwell

Mr Dealer

11st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Ashley Dodgson

declared 3.15 Doncaster yesterday

Form: 45357-

Last run: 202 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Positively ridden when fifth over extended 2m3f here in March; disappointing on handicap debut at Newcastle two weeks later; needs to put that run behind her after a break but she's still low mileage and it's possible.
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No Results Found

Form: 8763-2

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on her first three runs but she upped her game in the spring; 8l second of six at Hexham (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May; returning to 2m4f+ here will be no inconvenience and she may take another step forward now she tackle handicaps for the first time.
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4th

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Noble Affair

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Jane Walton

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 3rd, lost position before 3 out, weakened from 2 out

9/1

4th

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Noble Affair

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Jane Walton

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 3rd

9/1

7th

11

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Noble Affair

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Jane Walton

led

14/1

Form: 953-

Last run: 306 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Best of three runs in novice hurdles when 14l third of eight at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft) on Boxing Day, rallying; shapes as if he'll be suited by today's longer distance and he looks unexposed as he moves into handicaps; interesting if ready to roll after ten months off.
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12

28th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

13:03 Catterick

Algesiras

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Sue Smith

Lightly raced but didn't offer much on his handicap debut two months ago, when pulled up on his return from ten months out; is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

5

28th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

13:10 Wetherby

Algesiras

11st 10lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Sue Smith

midfield, pushed along 4 out, dropped to rear and struggling before 3 out, mistake 3 out, soon pulled up

13/2

Form: 43733-

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Third on three of her four hurdling starts (best effort over extended 2m3f), although it's possible to pick holes in the form and she'll probably need to improve if she's to make an impact on today's handicap debut.
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10

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Poetria

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-14 but was placed over hurdles and she did go off favourite for chase debut at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) where an early mistake didn't help matters (ended up last of five); better was expected by all accounts and she tries cheekpieces.

8/1

10

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Poetria

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-14 but was placed over hurdles and she did go off favourite for chase debut at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) where an early mistake didn't help matters (ended up last of five); better was expected by all accounts and she tries cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

5

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Poetria

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Mark Walford

13-race maiden who hasn't threatened over hurdles the last twice; however, she's on a competitive mark on her best form in that sphere and she's only six; one to watch in the betting on her chase debut.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-2124 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on his last four starts, winning at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in July and never-nearer fourth of 11 at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last month; proving consistent and again unlikely to be far away.
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10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

5th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:02 Hexham

Ange Endormi

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Hurdles form includes a win off 1lb higher at Cartmel in 2022 and respectable third here (2m7f, good; cheekpieces fitted) on latest outing; possibilities, provided he takes well to fences.

8/1

Non-runners

Poetria, Ange Endormi

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Payout
Exacta £47.90
Straight Forecast £47.59
Tricast £489.27
Trifecta £820.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Piaff Bubbles

RP Ratings:

Miss Milano

Daily Record:

Noble Affair

Telegraph:

Pileup

WEST COUNTRY:

Sister Michael

The Guardian:

Algesiras

The Sun:

Mr Dealer

POSTDATA:

Miss Milano

The Times:

Piaff Bubbles

Daily Mail:

Piaff Bubbles

D Express:

Piaff Bubbles

Daily Mirror:

Piaff Bubbles

The Star:

Piaff Bubbles