November 30 / 13.35 Haydock

13.35

Soft

Jewson Wigan Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4955.32
  • 3m 0f 58y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Jewson Wigan Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won by 25l on his debut in a British maiden point (3m, good to soft) in February and changed hands for £30,000 later that month; interesting contender for this rules debut and it will be no surprise to see a bold show.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Mr Vango

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Usually goes well in the mud; last season's hat-trick culminated in the 4m2f Midlands National and he rallied to go very close against Twig in the 3m2f Becher over these fences on first outing this term; while there was so much to admire to that point, he's cracked with alarming speed in 3m and 4m1f races on his last two outings.

66/1

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Mr Vango

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Hugely the class act in this field and last season's hat-trick culminated in the 4m2f Midlands National; rallied to go very close in the Becher at Aintree (3m2f) on first outing this season; he wasn't going almost immediately once headed (fairly early stage) last time, which is a nagging worry despite that race being over just 3m; soft or heavy ground is ideal but there's no doubting his strength in stamina and that factor is key.

7/1

1

31st Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Mr Vango

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Needs soft/heavy ground; grand stayer who completed a notable hat-trick (3m1f-4m2f) last term, culminating in Midlands National win; went very close in the Becher Chase at Aintree (3m2f) in sole outing this season, showing further progress on the figures; the weather has interrupted plans since; respected, with a slog at the trip on the cards.

13/8

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in April on his second start and, following £60,000 sale, he again showed staying potential when keeping on for third at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last month; likely player now up in distance for last year's winning yard.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

1st

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped.

20/1

9th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Inis Oirr

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second).

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
French Listed Flat winner who joined this yard after 160,000euros sale, and he ran okay over 2m on the Flat this spring on his first two starts for the stable; has the credentials to be a useful staying hurdler and could play a leading role if taking to his game at the first attempt.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Bath

Merveillo

9st 8lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won 1m4f Listed race (very soft) in France during 2021; wasn't beaten far in a better race than this over 2m at Haydock last spring but he's generally struggled under both codes since and was tailed off back at Haydock (1m7f, heavy) 18 days ago; lots to prove.

40/1

5th

3

(2)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Haydock

Merveillo

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won 1m4f Listed race in France during 2021; wasn't beaten far in a better race than this over 2m (good) on this track in May 2022 but all at sea over hurdles since and that mark is now lower than his Flat one; no joy at Goodwood recently and has it to prove at present.

20/1

8th

6

(3)

5th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Goodwood

Merveillo

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Listed winner on Flat in France; 0-12 in Britain, mostly over hurdles (well held off modest marks the last twice); well treated on best form in this sphere but is by no means guaranteed to reproduce it.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £50,000 after winning his sole Irish maiden point (3m, soft) and he stayed on for a promising third on this month's rules debut at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft); respected with today's extra yardage a plus.
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3rd

4

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

No But I Will

11st 4lb

J: Miss Jessica Milly Smith

T: Julian Smith

Just held on to make winning stable debut over C&D (soft) in December but failed to build upon an encouraging reappearance run when tailed off at Market Rasen last month; others have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

6th

5

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

No But I Will

11st 9lb

J: Miss Jessica Milly Smith

T: Julian Smith

Just held on to make winning stable debut under Jessica Milly Smith at Fakenham (2m5f, soft) in December and returned from break with fairly good fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month; will also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

No But I Will

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Julian Smith

Won at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last August on penultimate run for Robbie Llewellyn and he scored on his stable debut at Fakenham (2m5f, soft) in December; he didn't look straightforward on that latest outing but this course winner is entitled to respect nevertheless.

6/1

Form: 44F

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability when fourth in both bumpers (good/good to soft) but he needs to improve upon that form if he's to threaten here; 20-1 when mid-race faller on last month's hurdle debut at Worcester (2m7f, good).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

30th Nov 2022

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

13:35 Haydock

Powder Trick

11st 4lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Samuel Drinkwater

held up in rear, not fluent and reminder 5th, pushed along 7th, became detached 4 out, tailed off

16/1

10

19th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Worcester

Powder Trick

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

towards rear, fell 7th

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £16.02
Trifecta £40.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inis Oirr

POSTDATA:

Merveillo

D Express:

No But I Will

Telegraph:

Mr Vango

RP Ratings:

Inis Oirr

The Times:

Inis Oirr

The Guardian:

Inis Oirr

Daily Mail:

Inis Oirr

Daily Mirror:

Inis Oirr

The Sun:

Inis Oirr

The Star:

Inis Oirr

WEST COUNTRY:

Merveillo

Daily Record:

Merveillo