November 22 / 14.35 Southwell

14.35

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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 44P9P3

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Had an unsuccessful try at fences in September and not achieved a great deal back over hurdles, with his latest third a remote one in selling company.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Razzo Italiano

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

towards rear, headway to lead after 4f, increased tempo over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 8-551P D

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Took a long time to get his act together over hurdles but kept on strongly for clearcut success at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) and Bangor a week later perhaps came too soon; possibilities.
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8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

4th

8

1st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

George Mallory

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Sole win over C&D, in July 2023; has a generally sound record on this track and ran as well as could be expected last month, behind one who was on the second leg of a hat-trick; not far away.

9/1

Form: P417P6 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A lot of the flights were omitted when the surprise winner of a Uttoxeter handicap in July and he can jump moderately; also carried his head awkwardly throughout when well held back there a month ago.
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8th

9

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Only beaten about 10l when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month but is effectively only 1lb lower here and it's over two years since his only win.

25/1

4th

13

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won this race in 2022 but yet to add to that success, and it's a good while since he was placed; 6lb wrong today; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

7th

7

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

in rear

40/1

Form: 5777-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l and 25l in his two handicaps over hurdles, with this new headgear making no difference at Hereford last time; needs improvement.
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3rd

9

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Alghazaal

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

Record of 2-37 and his last win was over fences 13 months ago; several placed efforts on AW since October; not disgraced back on turf at Windsor (11.5f) this month; stays this far but others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

8

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Alghazaal

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Record of 2-36 and his last win was over fences 13 months ago; several placed efforts on AW since October but form dipped on Polytrack in last two runs and others are more persuasive.

14/1

Form: /080-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best RPR came in a bumper but there were more positive signs over hurdles when third of 14 on his handicap debut at Hexham (2m, soft); possibilities if building on that.
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19

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Right Said Ted

10st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

held up in rear, slightly hampered 1st

14/1

5th

12

22nd Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell

Right Said Ted

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Best RPR came in a bumper but there were more positive signs over hurdles when third of 14 on his handicap debut at Hexham (2m, soft); possibilities if building on that.

7/1

3rd

13

4th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Hexham

Right Said Ted

10st 3lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

On a lowly mark for handicap debut but needs to improve on his three runs so far.

25/1

Form: 7653-P

Last run: 195 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in novice company, notably when third to an odds-on favourite at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft; beaten 7l); pulled hard before ultimately calling it a day on handicap debut at Newton Abbot in May; off since; 3lb lower, but best watched.
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4th

4

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Pumpkins Pride

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Maiden; failed to finish first three handicap starts but put that right when third at Doncaster in February; last month's Ludlow sixth (favourite) was less encouraging but possible he may still progress.

6/1

6th

2

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Pumpkins Pride

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Failed to complete his first three handicaps but fared much better when staying-on third at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and might have a bit more to offer over today's longer trip.

4/1

3rd

1

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Pumpkins Pride

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

prominent, not fluent 3rd

14/1

Form: 403-32

Last run: 147 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer for Ralph Beckett, winning four times from 7f to 1m2f; left another stable after finishing tailed off in a Beverley handicap but there was promise over hurdles before then (placed in maidens/handicap) and he should be on a decent mark; first run for Donald McCain.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Patient Dream

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Aided by cheekpieces when twice making all under William Maggs in February, latterly over C&D on good ground; finished tired in race that developed into a slog at Kempton three weeks ago but didn't run badly there and remains of interest.

4/1

5th

10

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Kempton

Patient Dream

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

2-2 since fitted with cheekpieces, both wins gained from the front under William Maggs in February, latest at Ludlow (2m, good); still well handicapped judged on peak Flat ability; big player in the retained headgear, provided he returns from two-month break in the same form.

9/2

4

10th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:20 Huntingdon

Patient Dream

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Has done better since returned to forcing tactics with cheekpieces fitted on last two starts at 2m, winning quite convincingly at Market Rasen before narrowly hanging on at Ludlow (good), both under William Maggs; back up 6lb, leaving him with more to find.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 3U8

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 25/P-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Back from a mammoth absence to finish second over C&D (soft) in February 2021 and again lightly raced in the meantime; did run okay at Chepstow four weeks ago when perhaps in need of the run; now tongue tied.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

held up in rear

4/1

2nd

6

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

18-race maiden; some fair form, including last time when third over 2m2f here (good); back after a break on this stable debut with no headgear (has been tried in cheekpieces and a tongue-tie); probably best watched.

8/1

Form: 9-1114 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Her hat-trick came on right-handed tracks (all good ground) but she ran fine to be a 6l fourth on soft at left-handed Sedgefield; might be high in the weights now but Luke Scott returns with his 7lb claim, so that will help.
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8

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Much more exposed than some of these but runs this track very well and went down only narrowly to Summergrounds over C&D (good) four weeks ago; probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

Form: /P80-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles and fences when trained in France but struggling in Britain; was clear at one stage here 11 days ago (2m4f in this new headgear combination) but he ended up well held.
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12th

8

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Force De Frap

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

20/1

6

26th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Force De Frap

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

prominent, weakened after 2 out (usual 3 out), pulled up before last

25/1

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 12y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Force De Frap

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

jumped left throughout, always behind, bad mistake 2nd, pulled up after 4 out

5/1

Form: 23263U BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent maiden who has been placed several times, most recently in a blanket finish at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) where she idled in front but kept on; unseated early here last time after clipping heels and she was one of the favourites that day; should have a say once more.
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6th

8

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 5

14:17 Leicester

Encashment

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

mounted on course and taken down early

4/1

10

22nd Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell

Encashment

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

Largely consistent maiden who has been placed several times, most recently in a blanket finish at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) where she idled in front but kept on; unseated early here last time after clipping heels and she was one of the favourites that day; should have a say once more.

9/2

8

11th Nov 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Encashment

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Ben Pauling

bucked and almost unseated rider start, prominent, stumbled and unseated rider before 1st

4/1

Non-runners

Patient Dream, Higher Ground, Force De Frap

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Payout
Straight Forecast £644.65
Tricast £20972.75

Selections

POSTDATA:

Encashment

Telegraph:

Patient Dream

D Express:

Right Said Ted

SPOTLIGHT:

Misty Mani

The Times:

Captain Jack

The Star:

Right Said Ted

RP Ratings:

Misty Mani

Daily Mirror:

Patient Dream

Daily Record:

Patient Dream

WEST COUNTRY:

Encashment

The Guardian:

Encashment

The Sun:

Encashment

Daily Mail:

Captain Jack