November 09 / 16.35 Bangor-on-Dee

16.35

Soft

Peter Rosselli 90th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8168.46
  • 2m 0f 145y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Peter Rosselli 90th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 42-

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Multiple 1m1f-1m3f Flat winner all over Europe and definite promise about two opening hurdles efforts for this yard last winter, jumping better at Ludlow last time when well held in second; no ground concerns, and won fresh more than once in his previous vocation; respected.
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6th

17

11th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Kellahen

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Multiple Flat winner in France/Germany; in the frame all five starts over hurdles, although a well-held third of 16 when favourite at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) two months ago seemed a backward step and this is tougher.

25/1

3rd

2

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Kellahen

11st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Multiple Flat winner in Europe who found plenty when winning at Bangor in November and ran up against a smart-looking rival on handicap debut at Wetherby since (both 2m, soft); has potential improvers against him but is strong on bare form.

11/4

2nd

6

3rd Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:58 Wetherby

Kellahen

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

in touch with leaders

9/4

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22-

Last run: 320 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Headed only late on in two slow-ground Pau 4yo conditions hurdles for Jacques Ortet last December (2m1.5f), on the latter occasion having tried to make all in a manner which often pays dividends around here; sensible assignment on British debut and among the most appealing.
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7th

6

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Ivar

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

prominent on inner

Evs

33/1

  • Place: £11.40

Form: 9-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (3m, good) a year ago but struggling some way out on his bumper/stable debut, and despite tongue-tie and wind surgery cut out quickly over hurdles last time; something to take on trust now.
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9th

9

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Sporting Mike

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

8/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Sporting Mike

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

8/1

4th

8

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Sporting Mike

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

After chasing aspirations were soon aborted he didn't run too badly back over hurdles in a Class 3 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft); of some interest on the back of that if able to build on it.

6/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 363 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 2m2f-placed Grade 3 hurdler in France, with other useful chasers and hurdlers at up to 2m3f in close family; unseen since staying-on second on sole French start (tongue-tie not retained) but year-long absence is not often of concern for runners from this yard; player.
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5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ramo

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again.

6/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Ramo

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime.

7/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Ramo

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed.

10/1

Form: 256-

Last run: 270 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in a Warwick bumper when last seen in February, considering the level he'd run to in Listed company at Ascot previously; appeals more than most on this seasonal return, however, as hurdles winners abound in the immediate family, including at around 2m.
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2nd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Riskintheground

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good ground is the key to him; his form had nosedived but he was running much better when hampered late on at the Cheltenham Festival and then came good at Haydock (2m4f, good), prevailing only narrowly but under a confident ride in a strong race (he also won it the season before when staged at Cheltenham); a 4lb rise seems very generous.

11/8

1st

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Riskintheground

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won this race 12 months ago at Cheltenham when 1lb higher so he's dangerously handicapped for his defence; his form had nosedived after winning in a small field at Newton Abbot in October but the signs were more encouraging last time in the 2m4f Plate at the Festival as he was staying on when hampered by a faller at the last fence; has to be of interest, especially given the yard's form.

4/1

11th

13

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Riskintheground

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

He's run some of his better races at Cheltenham, including a New course win (about 2m4f, good; off this mark) from O'Moore Park last April; not much going for him on his form since beating three rivals at Newton Abbot in October but some sort of revival isn't beyond the imagination.

33/1

Form: 7-853

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third at Ludlow last month, albeit beaten 34l and posting another weakening late effort; plenty on in a deeper-looking race.
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6th

9

28th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

13:20 Cartmel

King Of Quinta

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Maiden; placed in his latest two chases, most recently when third to Arbennig at Worcester, where he made some unconvincing jumps; hopes of reversing those placings may depend on him being more fluent.

7/1

3rd

11

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

King Of Quinta

10st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

0-9 but only his third run over fences when runner-up at Southwell (2m, good), leading two out but headed late on; thereabouts.

7/2

2nd

5

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

King Of Quinta

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Pulled up on chasing debut in April (found to have irregular heartbeat) and well held when fourth at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month but this low-mileage 5yo is in good hands and may yet do better.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Effectiveness around a sharp left-handed track already proven by Cothelstone 2m4f maiden point win in the spring (good), but well held on last month's stable/hurdling debut and more needed; tongue-tie retained.
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11

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Uttoxeter

Hollow Ron

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles here (2m7f, good) a year ago; tailed off (bled from the nose) on chase debut in October but was not beaten far when reappearing over hurdles last month and may yet have a future over fences.

14/1

Form: 3U

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
17l third on debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) and looks to have ability, but did pull hard there and looked trickier still when wandering and unseating early last time; has to help himself more; hood retained.
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2

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

11:55 Warwick

Higher Ground

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Has not shown a lot in three non-handicaps from 2m to 2m4f and looked a tricky ride last time; entitled to improve as he gains experience and handicaps should now be a better fit.

10/1

3

22nd Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell

Higher Ground

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Not shown a lot in three non-handicaps from 2m to 2m4f but he's in good hands and should do better at this level; the market may guide.

12/1

8th

2

9th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Higher Ground

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

17l third on debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) and looks to have ability, but did pull hard there and looked trickier still when wandering and unseating early last time; has to help himself more; hood retained.

14/1

Form: 6-5

Last run: 179 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a pointing bumper at Larkhill last winter (2m, good), but just minor headway in finishing midfield in two equivalent rules contents thereafter; no shortage of encouragement in the pedigree ahead of a switch to hurdling (family of Menorah) and may fare better now.
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1st

7

21st May 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Maid Of The Night

10st 6lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Henry Daly

2-3 since switched to handicaps, and the form of last month's Ludlow success (2m5f, good to soft) has recently been well advertised by the close second; moves up in trip today; could easily have more to offer.

5/1

1st

11

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:23 Ludlow

Maid Of The Night

10st 7lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Henry Daly

Improved and rewarded heavy market support on handicap debut at Hereford (2m5f, good) in February; beaten when falling at Ffos Las (3m) latest but progress remains possible.

7/1

9

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:45 Ffos Las

Maid Of The Night

10st 9lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Henry Daly

Won a point bumper in January 2022; well held under rules until handicap debut 18 days ago when she won seven-runner race at Hereford (good) on step up from 2m to 2m6f; 5-4 favourite that day and plenty in that performance suggested she would stay further; raised 6lb but may well follow up.

7/4

Form: 1370-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable hurdling debut when 13l fourth over C&D (good to soft); bit to find on the bare form, and could be this Carlisle bumper winner will fare better returned to a galloping track, but not dismissed too lightly.
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2nd

4

10th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Basford

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jennie Candlish

led, headed and raced in second before 11th, reminder after 12th, not fluent and dropped to rear 13th, rallied and went second 4 out, weakened after 3 out

2/1

5th

3

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Basford

11st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground (2m5f-3m); still early days over fences and he's getting the hang of things judged on his second at Fakenham (3m5f), albeit in a very small field; thereabouts.

7/2

Form: 3-5

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faded from around 1f out on both bumper outings last spring, and may have been in need of more time (yard's horses were sick around then also); some hurdles prowess at 2m+ in the dam's immediate family, and interesting to see if he can fare better now.
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2

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:02 Hexham

Ingennio

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual chase winner in 2024; returned from one-year absence with low-key hurdle run for new stable in July but shaped with a lot more promise at Perth last month and should now be at concert pitch for this return to fences.

10/1

3

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Ingennio

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles after a year off and he's likely to be back chasing (dual winner) sooner rather than later.

14/1

Form: 1/2-

Last run: 379 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
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1st

4

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 3

12:27 Doncaster

Hurlerontheditch

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in

5/2

1st

4

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 115y

Class 3

12:27 Doncaster

Hurlerontheditch

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in

5/2

1st

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Lingfield

Hurlerontheditch

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey

0-7 over fences but ran big race in defeat at Wetherby (2m5f, good to soft) last month, after a break, and remains well handicapped on some of last season's form; likely contender.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Every chance when crashing out at the last in a maiden point here in March (heavy); was seeing out the 3m trip fine there, and that, allied to a onepaced effort in a pointing bumper previously, suggests he'll find the return to nearer 2m too sharp on this switch to hurdling.
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11th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:23 Stratford

Rebel Mc

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Fell short in three handicaps at 2m-2m5f for previous yard last spring; had wind surgery since and a tongue-tie now replaces the hood; no great appeal back from layoff unless the betting says otherwise.

16/1

11th

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:23 Stratford

Rebel Mc

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

midfield

16/1

11th

10

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Rebel Mc

10st 7lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggled after racing too freely on handicap debut in March (2m4f) and was unable to land a telling blow when fifth in first-time hood at Bangor (2m, good) last month; remains unexposed but stable's other runner Hollow Run appeals much more.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 (RPR 73) on the Flat for Phil McEntee, staying 1m6f but never actually racing on turf; watching brief advised on hurdling debut.
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12th

3

(8)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Second Kingdom

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

prominent on outer

50/1

5

(8)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:20 Southwell (AW)

Second Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Placed in four of his six runs for Phil McEntee but left that yard after a poor run at Chelmsford in April; 150-1 and offered little on last month's stable/hurdle debut; too much to prove back on the Flat.

33/1

12

9th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Second Kingdom

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

0-6 (RPR 73) on the Flat for Phil McEntee, staying 1m6f but never actually racing on turf; watching brief advised on hurdling debut.

100/1

Non-runners

Hurlerontheditch, Si Elegant, Yeomen Warder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £32.74
Trifecta £1065.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Ivar

SPOTLIGHT:

Ramo

TOPSPEED:

Kellahen

Telegraph:

Ramo

The Sun:

Ramo

POSTDATA:

Ivar

The Times:

Ivar

The Guardian:

Ivar

Daily Mail:

Ivar

D Express:

Ivar

Daily Mirror:

Ivar

The Star:

Ivar

Daily Record:

Ivar