November 22 / 12.55 Sedgefield

12.55

Soft

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  • 3m 2f 202y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5524-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden who still has fairly low mileage; sole placed effort came over 2m4f but a first success is not out of the question, granted some improvement for this new trip.
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5th

4

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Sir Apollo

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Both wins for previous yard came over 3m3f at Sedgefield; yet to find top form for current stable; doesn't look the percentage call.

9/1

5th

7

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best efforts have been at Sedgefield and he was well behind over C&D last month, finishing adrift of Castletown.

20/1

5th

8

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:00 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

took keen hold, disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed but raced in second before 11th, led again 14th

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3P24-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful twice over hurdles (3m, soft) in 2020; below best in that sphere last month; ran respectably twice over fences (3m) in the spring, shaping as if this longer distance will suit; one to consider.
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14

6th Feb 2023

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Espoir Moriviere

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Dual hurdles winner; 0-5 over fences, most recently last of four behind To The Limit at Kelso; now first-time visored; 5lb wrong.

16/1

4th

3

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:30 Kelso

Espoir Moriviere

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

raced in second, mistake 3rd, pressed leader 7th, lost second 13th, outpaced and pushed along before 4 out, soon ridden

5/2

14

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Espoir Moriviere

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Creditable efforts last spring in first two chases (3m, heavy/good to soft; including over C&D) and a 3l second to Sir Apollo at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month when back over fences; again thereabouts.

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4922-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Point winner; hurdles form includes a narrow defeat over 3m3f here (soft) in February; in touch when falling two out at Hexham (3m) on the switch to chasing; has possibilities granted a clear round.
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5th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 6lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: John Wainwright

Three-time course winner over today's trip over fences, and ran much better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when third in recent soft-ground chase here; switches back to hurdling on a lower mark; contender.

6/1

3rd

5

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Wainwright

prominent behind clear leaders

9/2

Form: 94-580

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Point winner when trained in Ireland; far from consistent over hurdles for current yard and is not a solid proposition in that respect; however, may improve for this switch to chasing.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

6th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

11yo whose losing run goes back 11 races to November 2024 but he ran pretty well off his lower hurdle mark at Musselburgh last month, following a break, and all four of his wins have come over fences (two of them here); not discounted back chasing.

10/1

Form: 3124U1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-6 for Ann Duffield this season, most recently scoring by 8l over this C&D on soft ground; major contender provided he continues in the same form for new stable; remains with same owner.
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4

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Fiston Du Mou

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won twice last season, including over 3m3f on soft, and creditable runner-up on the second of his three runs this autumn; off three months but thereabouts judged on those better efforts.

4/1

4th

4

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Fiston Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

C&D winner (soft) just over a year ago and narrowly beat a hot favourite in a match at Catterick (3m1f, good) in February; was having his second start back from a lengthy absence when beaten 2l into second of eight behind Ballylinch back here (soft) last time; 2lb better off and shouldn't be far away again.

7/2

2nd

3

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

Fiston Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Made mistakes when last of six over C&D on recent stable debut; C&D winner on soft last November off 4lb lower; could fare better this time.

12/1

Form: 820-6P C

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped since finishing second here in March; looks a doubtful stayer back up markedly in trip, having gained all jumps wins at 2m3f; 7lb out of the weights.
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15

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Beaten just a neck over C&D last May but hasn't threatened in four subsequent starts and this 13yo is winless since 2020; 7lb wrong today.

66/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

Form: P2-PP8

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Kelso (2m7f) in January and ran well over this C&D in April; badly out of form this season, soundly beaten over 2m5f here most recently; revival is needed.
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12

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

To The Limit

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list.

20/1

11th

13

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

To The Limit

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, headed but prominent after 1st

16/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

To The Limit

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and lost position 8th, soon recovered

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2414-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Plugged on for third at Chepstow (2m7f) back over fences last month, taking chase form figures to F13 and shaping as if this longer distance will suit; still unexposed in this sphere and looks interesting.
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7th

9

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023.

20/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

To Be Sure

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky.

25/1

10

12th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:32 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Evan Williams

Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.50
Straight Forecast £30.20
Tricast £91.32
Trifecta £120.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Fiston Du Mou

SPOTLIGHT:

To Be Sure

The Times:

Onestepatatime

POSTDATA:

Fiston Du Mou

THE NORTH:

Fiston Du Mou

Daily Mail:

Fiston Du Mou

D Express:

Fiston Du Mou

The Sun:

Fiston Du Mou

Daily Record:

Fiston Du Mou

Telegraph:

To Be Sure

Daily Mirror:

To Be Sure

The Guardian:

Onestepatatime

The Star:

Onestepatatime