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14.10

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  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75

Form: 6-5386 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
16l third of eight at Haydock (1m7f, soft) in November was a marked step forward and the best hurdles form in this line-up; however, he was beaten 42l when 33-1 at Cheltenham (2m4f) next time and 20l when 11-8 favourite on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good) on latest, which failed to back up the Haydock form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 2

16:38 Ffos Las

Riskintheground

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Made up into smart chaser last term with success in Haydock's Silver Trophy (2m4f) in April; has continued in fine form with 3m Perth win and an excellent third of 13 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap this summer; can't be discounted but Harry Skelton sides with Il Est Francais.

13/2

3rd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:27 Uttoxeter

Riskintheground

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Successful on this card two years ago; campaigned mostly over 2m4f/2m5f but saw out 3m well at Perth (good) most recently, adding to his Grade 2 handicap success in April and taking chase record to 9-30; better than ever and commands respect.

9/2

1st

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:27 Perth

Riskintheground

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good ground is key to him, though good to soft is acceptable; after signs of a revival at the Cheltenham Festival he duly delivered in a competitive 2m4f handicap at Haydock, winning cosily despite narrow margin of victory; the 4lb rise seemed generous and when beaten at Uttoxeter he bumped into the talented Glengouly on a good day; all his best form is at shorter, so stamina would be the principal concern.

100/30

Form: 230286

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; Irish maiden point winner in the mud; minor honours in three of his six races under rules make him a serious contender today, but the other three were heavy defeats; very mixed messages but he has a better chance to dictate again today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Way Out

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Anthony Charlton

On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August.

33/1

11th

9

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 3

17:00 Cheltenham

Way Out

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Anthony Charlton

On a good mark if able to rediscover his peak form but his debut for this yard was disappointing and that was back in August.

33/1

5th

5

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Way Out

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, mistake 4 out

10/1

Form: 4-275

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two good-ground Warwick bumpers last spring; 40-1, also showed significant ability when fifth of seven in novice hurdle at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) one month ago; others have better form but he should improve.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Much Too Dear

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Laura Horsfall

Ten-race maiden who was an unlucky second, having been badly hampered early on, at Ascot (2m7f; belated handicap debut) most recently; raised 6lb but has clear possibilities granted better fortune.

6/1

8th

7

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Much Too Dear

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Laura Horsfall

Ten-race maiden who was an unlucky second, having been badly hampered early on, at Ascot (2m7f; belated handicap debut) most recently; raised 6lb but has clear possibilities granted better fortune.

6/1

2nd

3

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

15:55 Ascot

Much Too Dear

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Laura Horsfall

0-6 over hurdles but was second in Kempton maiden (2m5f, good) last spring and also ran well when fourth in novice race over that C&D in November; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; a possible.

7/1

Form: 20

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner when second of seven in bumper here (2m1f, good) last September on debut; made most when 40-1 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) five weeks ago but was beaten 20l; debut promise should not be forgotten yet and this longer trip can suit in today's hurdle debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner who has dropped to an attractive mark but for good reason; tailed off over further here last month and, although this shorter trip is a plus, she has plenty to prove.

12/1

4th

6

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip.

20/1

6

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £4.51
Trifecta £6.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Riskintheground

TOPSPEED:

Way Out

The Times:

Much Too Dear

SPOTLIGHT:

Sam's Amour

Telegraph:

Much Too Dear

POSTDATA:

Way Out

WEST COUNTRY:

Way Out

The Sun:

Way Out

The Star:

Way Out

The Guardian:

Riskintheground

Daily Mail:

Riskintheground

D Express:

Riskintheground

Daily Mirror:

Riskintheground

Daily Record:

Riskintheground