November 04 / 14.05 Fontwell

14.05

Good To Soft

Download The At The Races App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Download The At The Races App Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.37
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 220-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
1m6f Flat winner in France last autumn and he showed plenty of promise over hurdles early this year including a second in the Grade 2 Adonis (2m, good to soft) in February; had wind surgery after a low-key effort in the Triumph Hurdle but he returned to action with a close second of three in a Listed event back at Kempton 19 days ago; can race freely but he sets a clear standard back in much calmer waters and should be hard to beat.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Teddy Blue

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has registered a couple of useful handicap wins this season, including at Kempton (2m4f, good) on penultimate start; faces a stiffer task conceding weight all round in this grade, with 4lb penalty incurred.

25/1

23

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Teddy Blue

10st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Can be difficult to settle and he was reluctant to line up at Kempton (2m4f, good) four weeks ago, but that didn't stop him winning; had just a neck to spare but the first two were clear and this 8yo is now 4-10 over fences; further progress is possible and he's not ruled out up just 3lb.

40/1

1st

5

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:18 Kempton

Teddy Blue

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

All three chase wins (good to soft and good) in 2025, including at 2m2f here; creditable shows in his first 2m4f chases on last two starts and perhaps this sharper test than at Newbury recently will suit; not far away.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 20/0-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close on bumper debut at Warwick last February but she struggled in next two starts before finishing third of four on her hurdles debut a Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month; was beaten only about 5l in that race but she didn't jump with much fluency and this is much tougher.
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8th

5

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Alexandra Romanov

11st 11lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Three wins over hurdles but was pulled up at Fontwell (2m6f, good) in May following a six-month break; still 4lb above her last winning mark and steps up in trip; best watched.

12/1

3

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Alexandra Romanov

11st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Dual winner over hurdles, including over C&D, but twice held since making a winning return at Warwick (2m5f, good) last September; still 5lb above her last winning mark and not seen in seven months, but she is proven fresh; not dismissed easily.

5/1

3

26th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:50 Fontwell

Alexandra Romanov

11st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

prominent, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 124-

Last run: 269 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won a Wincanton bumper (good) on debut last November and has made the frame on both subsequent hurdling starts (2m4f/2m3f); finished well when fourth behind a hotpot at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in February and now drops back in trip for new trainer but he's a promising type and is respected with tongue-tie added; yard won this last year.
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4th

17

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Norton Hill

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: H Ryall

Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say.

9/1

4th

17

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Norton Hill

11st 12lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: H Ryall

Signed off for Anthony Honeyball with a disappointing hurdle run last spring but seemingly back in good form in points for Harry Ryall this year, most notably when beating Assassins Lullaby by 7l in Cothelstone open (3m4f, good) in March; has cheekpieces refitted here; could have a say.

9/1

8th

8

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Norton Hill

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Ended last year with two good-ground wins at Hereford (3m1f) and returned from break with good fourth at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April; slightly disappointing on good to soft last month but may still have a bit more to offer; swaps blinkers for first-time visor today.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the Flat, including a 1m2f claimer at Sligo (yielding; RPR 78) when last seen in August; now switches to hurdling for another new yard and market should reveal expectations.
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13th

1

(1)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alhaajeb

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Richard John O’Brien

prominent on inner

14/1

12th

2

(13)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alhaajeb

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear

50/1

14th

7

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alhaajeb

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won Sligo claimer last year but struggled over timber since; fair mark if he can get back on track on the Flat and he has a C&D win to his name.

12/1

Form: 70-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in two bumpers last season and was the same story on recent hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; 50-1); wasn't beaten far in that race but he recorded an RPR of 85 and has a lot to find here.
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9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Phil The Sock

10st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Phil York

always behind

66/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Phil The Sock

10st 3lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Phil York

always behind

66/1

7

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton

Phil The Sock

10st 13lb

J: Mr Phillip York

T: Phil York

held up in rear, mistake and detached 4th, struggling when pulled up after 3 out

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points and was beaten 23l or more in his completed starts in that sphere; returns form 530 days off and can only be watched on his rules debut.
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6th

9

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:05 Fontwell

Wang Dang Doodle

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jim & Suzi Best

0-6 in points and was beaten 23l or more in his completed starts in that sphere; returns form 530 days off and can only be watched on his rules debut.

100/1

Form: 3/42-

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in his sole bumper and has reached the frame in both hurdle runs; made some mistakes when a well-held second of five at Taunton (2m, good) in April but is still early days in this sphere and that latest form has been boosted by winner since; in the mix on his return.
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4

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Fakenham

Gold In Doha

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost ground and towards rear after 4th, dropped to last before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

12/1

4

7th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Fakenham

Gold In Doha

10st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost ground and towards rear after 4th, dropped to last before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

12/1

7th

2

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:10 Market Rasen

Gold In Doha

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

always behind, tailed off

10/1

Form: P5

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has record of 2-93 on the Flat; his saddle has slipped in his two hurdle runs but both of those were at massive prices and he was a tailed-off last of five at Plumpton 18 days ago; can only be watched.
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3

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:05 Fontwell

Haraz

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Paddy Butler

took keen hold

100/1

3

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:05 Fontwell

Haraz

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Paddy Butler

took keen hold

100/1

10th

8

(1)

4th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Haraz

9st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Paddy Butler

upset in stalls, took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed 3f out (jockey said gelding hung right-handed)

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat in his prime but last win was in 2019 (1m Listed race) and he's struggled for this yard in the last 11 months; now switches to hurdling after a break and has plenty to prove.
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10th

3

(5)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

History Writer

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Hoad

Useful on the Flat in his prime but last win was in 2019 (1m Listed race) and he's struggled for this yard in the last 11 months including when pulled up on his hurdling debut in November; cheekpieces now go on and has plenty to prove back in this sphere after a short break.

33/1

4

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:05 Fontwell

History Writer

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mark Hoad

took keen hold

40/1

4

4th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:05 Fontwell

History Writer

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Mark Hoad

took keen hold

40/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished in rear at big prices in both his bumpers and latest was at this track last month; hood now returns and he needs a major transformation on his hurdling debut.
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0

4

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield

Honore

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Pat Phelan

led, jumped badly left 1st, headed when jumped left 2nd

200/1

0

2

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

12:30 Plumpton

Honore

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

held up in rear

200/1

6

15th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield

Honore

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Pat Phelan

Didn't offer much in a pair of bumpers and departed early on Fontwell hurdles debut (2m2f maiden; 125-1); best to look elsewhere.

66/1

Form: 346

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in small-field events in both bumpers and was only sixth of eight on her hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in September; left Olly Murphy since then and is best watched on her stable debut; hood added.
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11

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Lingfield

Maires Dream

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Camilla Poulton

Tailed off in both her handicaps and wouldn't be banking on this longer trip making all the difference.

66/1

11th

13

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:24 Plumpton

Maires Dream

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Camilla Poulton

Ran well to a point when fifth (well held in the end) behind Tommy Dillion on last month's handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, heavy) and might be seen to better effect on today's better ground but others appeal more.

25/1

Non-runners

Gold In Doha, Maire's Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £17.01
Trifecta £18.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Teddy Blue

WEST COUNTRY:

Norton Hill

Telegraph:

Haraz

RP Ratings:

Teddy Blue

TOPSPEED:

Teddy Blue

POSTDATA:

Teddy Blue

The Times:

Teddy Blue

The Guardian:

Teddy Blue

Daily Mail:

Teddy Blue

D Express:

Teddy Blue

Daily Mirror:

Teddy Blue

The Sun:

Teddy Blue

Daily Record:

Teddy Blue

The Star:

Norton Hill