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Frank Dawn 90th Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Frank Dawn 90th Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-5143

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery in the autumn and his three starts since have all been over 2m on good ground at Huntingdon; won on the first occasion before two solid efforts in defeat, and he hinted last time as though he may benefit from today's step up in trip; he's one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Impulsive One

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, always behind

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 313421

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner for Nicky Henderson (2m, including on good ground) who scored easily under Luke Scott at Kempton (2m, good to soft) last Friday on her third start for this yard; escapes a penalty here and has strong claims if staying this longer trip (which isn't guaranteed).
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2

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

13:30 Cheltenham

Progressive

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

2-5 for new stable since the autumn, the latter win gained in three-runner race at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; 2m4f on good ground should also suit but recent 4lb rise demands a career best here.

12/1

1st

1

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Progressive

12st 1lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

made all, increased tempo before 3 out, shaken up when good jump last, went clear run-in, readily

8/13

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: P5-321 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has got better with each of his three runs this term and won over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago; off 4lb higher today he remains on a handy mark on last season's best efforts (including on good ground); likely player.
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1

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Pyramid Place

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Nine-time hurdle winner who was useful in his prime and is versatile regarding ground; out of form since rejoining Harriet Dickin this season, though, and has left it late in the day to launch his chasing career; hood/cheekpieces removed; first-time blinkers tried.

33/1

8th

2

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Pyramid Place

11st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Nine hurdle wins (various ground), including valuable C&D race in 2023; safely held on both starts since rejoining Harriet Dicken, though, and has much more to prove than some of these; cheekpieces added to usual hood.

33/1

1

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Pyramid Place

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Nine-time hurdle winner (including here for Harriet Dickin) who is below his last winning mark but struggled in the first half of this year for Olly Murphy; went through the sales ring for £13,500 in May and has plenty to prove, including stamina, on his first start since rejoining this trainer.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 45-F24

Last run: 102 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Untested beyond an extended 2m1f and well beaten in Grade 2 at Wincanton in November last time out; however, prior to that he kept on for a good second in a handicap at Ffos Las (2m, good) and could be in the mix if staying the trip now back down in grade.
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0

2

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:05 Cheltenham

Milkwood

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

2021 was his year, following his third in the County with victory in the Scottish Champion Hurdle and then finishing second in the Galway Hurdle; dangerously treated on all that but last season fizzled out and he wants good ground ideally.

14/1

6th

6

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Ayr

Milkwood

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

On fire in 2021, following his third in the County with victory in this and then finishing second in the Galway Hurdle; dangerously treated on all that and forget his Cheltenham flop last month as soft ground was the last thing he needed (hood tried there also dispensed with); could be a player if there's not too much rain.

14/1

13

17th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:10 Cheltenham

Milkwood

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Fine third in this race in 2021 (good to soft) before winning the Scottish Champion Hurdle (2m, good) and finishing second in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good); on those runs he's on a handy mark and he's better than he's shown on his last two starts; his each-way claims are likely to hinge on the ground, as a soft surface would be a probable negative; wears a first-time hood.

33/1

Form: 2-2824 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
His form dipped over C&D last month but his trainer reported a dirty scope three days later; two big efforts otherwise here towards the end of last year, finishing second in November (C&D; good) and December (2m5f, good to soft), and a good case can be made on those performances.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:12 Kelso

Fostersisland

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Good servant to connections over the years (six hurdle wins); on the downgrade now, though, and was just a respectable fifth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at regular haunt Wetherby (2m5f, good) last month.

10/1

3rd

3

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

16:12 Kelso

Fostersisland

11st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, no extra run-in

10/1

5th

3

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:32 Wetherby

Fostersisland

11st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Has often run well here and he's well treated on course form as recent as November; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and this 10yo needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

Form: -1PPPP

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Market check advised on second stable start but he was pulled up on his final three runs for Joseph O'Brien and it was the same story on last month's stable debut over C&D; dramatic turnaround required.
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5th

1

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Celestial Horizon

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Dual Flat (at up to 1m6f) and dual hurdles winner (at up to 2m1f) when trained in Ireland; well beaten in all nine starts for this trainer and plummeting in the handicap; new headgear now tried (has won in blinkers); watching brief advised unless market vibes strong.

9/1

8th

6

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:00 Sedgefield

Celestial Horizon

10st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

His mark continues to tumble and he's worth a market check, but he was pulled up in summer 2022 on his final three runs for Joseph O'Brien and his struggles have continued for this yard.

16/1

Form: 11-264 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won his final three starts last season (good/soft; including C&D) and reappeared with close second over C&D in October; however, he's been below par the last twice and needs to turn things around now in a hood.
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6th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Findthetime

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

Regressive 9yo who ought to have been favoured by the soft ground when never-dangerous fourth (about 19l behind Dusky Days) here (2m6f) last month; on a very good mark now but needs to stage a revival.

14/1

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Findthetime

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

Took step back in right direction when respectable fifth at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month and has the services of James Bowen again here but this regressive 9yo is patently not the force of old; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 31U0/7

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Joseph O'Brien and he kept on for a promising seventh of 15 at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft) last month when making his stable debut after a near two-year absence; could build on that last run and play a leading role now back up in trip, if handling the ground (unproven on good going).
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Front View

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Formerly a very useful 2m chaser/hurdler for Joseph O'Brien; not as good these days although fair hurdle runs when second at Haydock in December (3m1f, heavy) and at Exeter in March (2m5f, soft); cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Front View

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling.

9/1

5th

4

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Front View

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up on two of his last three starts but was no match for the winner when occupying that position at Exeter (2m5f, soft) last month, and he's just 1-15 over hurdles; others are more compelling.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £27.20
Tricast £108.00
Trifecta £48.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Progressive

LAMBOURN:

Impulsive One

SPOTLIGHT:

Foster'sisland

The Star:

Findthetime

WEST COUNTRY:

Front View

Daily Mirror:

Pyramid Place

The Guardian:

Impulsive One

Daily Mail:

Impulsive One

D Express:

Impulsive One

POSTDATA:

Progressive

Telegraph:

Progressive

The Sun:

Progressive

Daily Record:

Progressive

TOPSPEED:

Foster'sisland

The Times:

Foster'sisland