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Soft

Racing Partnership Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4568.06
  • 2m 2f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Racing Partnership Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: 467P-

Last run: 147 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish point and not disgraced in three novice hurdles at the end of last year; pulled up at Taunton on handicap debut five months ago and not seen since; more to prove than most.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

2nd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

13:55 Fakenham

Caitlins Court

10st 6lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jimmy Frost

jumped right on occasions, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, headway and went second after 9th, disputed lead 11th, led clearly when hit 4 out, headed last, soon no extra

11/1

OUR TIP

7/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0P311-

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Much improved since cheekpieces were fitted and notched a Taunton double last month; 4lb rise for the second of those looks very fair (well in command when making a mistake at the final flight) and strong claims again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Phoenix Risen

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Fine on all ground; in a good run of form since the blinkers went on four starts back and this might not be quite so demanding as the Exeter race he contested last time; in the mix.

7/1

5th

9

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Phoenix Risen

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Only blinkered this season and the aids are working well, registering a fourth hurdle win under a positive ride at Wincanton (2m, heavy); 5lb rise sees him on a career-high mark but he has to be considered; good to soft is fine.

5/1

1st

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Phoenix Risen

10st 11lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Two good runs in blinkers this season, latterly when clear second of 13 at Wincanton (1m7f, soft; unraced on heavy) in December; nudged back up to his career-high mark since but still commands respect.

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /0597-

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability in novices and attracted plenty of support on last month's handicap debut at Taunton, only to trail home in seventh behind Phoenix Risen; has to leave that well behind but healthy swing in the weights and interesting to see if the money comes again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Robinsville

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

in touch with leaders

13/2

8

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Robinsville

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

0-5 over fences and 0-16 overall but may have benefited from latest wind op when keeping on well for third behind Safe Destination over C&D (good to soft) last month; 2lb out of the weights today but still considered.

11/2

3rd

10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Robinsville

10st 10lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 7/P00-

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't beat another rival in three novices at the end of last year; 17lb out of the weights on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Unplaced all six hurdling starts but, following a long layoff and a wind op, shaped with more promise than eventual 43l defeat might suggest at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; might have needed that outing and is no forlorn hope if she takes well to chasing; 3lb wrong.

33/1

5th

9

21st Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:55 Stratford

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Weak form claims and hasn't been seen for a year, since when she's had wind surgery; well out of the weights on her first run beyond 2m4f.

33/1

12

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Double Or Quits

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, ridden after 5 out

33/1

Form: 028P-

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Hereford maiden event in January but little in two starts since; reportedly bled when pulled up on handicap debut in March (22-1) and needs to bounce back to her best.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

Form: 5P33-

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Just four career starts and beaten 14l in two Taunton maiden hurdles early this year; handicap debut after three months off and longer trip a likely plus, on pedigree; one of two runners for Harry Fry; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

Form: 66524-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Probably ran as well as he was entitled to when fourth in a maiden event latest and placed in three of his six handicap attempts before that; 0-15 over hurdles and others more persuasive for win purposes.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Clongowes

8st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Daniel Steele

always behind

66/1

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Clongowes

8st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Daniel Steele

Back with his former trainer for this first start on the Flat since October 2021; no win since the summer of 2017 so not hard to oppose.

66/1

Form: 0/P6P/

Last run: 553 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has shown very little in four starts and absent since being pulled up at Exeter 18 months ago; hard to fancy but Harry Fry persisting and needs a glance in the betting on handicap debut; stable also runs Danton.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:00 Uttoxeter

Burrows Treat

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

Displayed minor promise in one of her three hurdling starts in 2021 but was pulled up in the other two, and today's handicap debut comes after a 589-day absence; remains unexposed but stable has much more obvious chance with Ma Belle Noire.

20/1

7

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Burrows Treat

10st 10lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Harry Fry

Has shown very little in four starts and absent since being pulled up at Exeter 18 months ago; hard to fancy but Harry Fry persisting and needs a glance in the betting on handicap debut; stable also runs Danton.

20/1

Form: P9354-

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third at Wincanton in February and not beaten too far in two subsequent starts but 0-13 in career and not a very convincing performer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Per Vino Veritas

10st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

Third at Wincanton in February and not beaten too far in two subsequent starts but 0-13 in career and not a very convincing performer.

14/1

4th

10

27th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Per Vino Veritas

10st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Placed off a reduced mark at Wincanton (2m5f, good; 33-1) in February; may have had stamina issues over 3m here last time but he's an inconsistent maiden (0-12) and others are more solid.

12/1

5th

9

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

15:25 Taunton

Per Vino Veritas

10st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, midfield, bumped rival after 4 out, mistake 3 out, pushed along and headway before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last

13/2

Form: 78262-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of her last three starts but now 0-23 in career; likely to be in the mix but vulnerable again as she seeks a first win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:05 Hereford

Chantilly Haze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Gordon

T: Phillip Dando

Runner-up twice last term but ran to minor RPRs both times; exposed mare whose record is now 0-24; set for another supporting role.

25/1

9

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Chantilly Haze

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Phillip Dando

Runner-up in two of her last three starts but now 0-23 in career; likely to be in the mix but vulnerable again as she seeks a first win.

8/1

Form: 08P60-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in six hurdling starts; last month's Exeter effort represented a minor step forward but nowhere near enough to make him of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that.

16/1

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Daany

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

Daany

10st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing.

16/1

Form: P0867-

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all starts and 10lb out of the handicap.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

13:52 Wincanton

Freddie Fleetfoot

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Carroll Gray

Gave good account when close fourth over C&D (good; also suited by soft) in November but was below that form at Taunton last month and is now 0-16 over hurdles; 1lb wrong; others preferred.

16/1

11

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Freddie Fleetfoot

10st 2lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: Carroll Gray

Made the frame twice (2m, soft/good) in spring 2024; now returns from a lengthy absence but he'll have possibilities if ready to roll.

10/1

Non-runners

Inchagoill Lady, Danton, Burrows Treat

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.10
Straight Forecast £46.57
Tricast £241.84
Trifecta £314.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phoenix Risen

POSTDATA:

Clongowes

WEST COUNTRY:

Danton

The Guardian:

Danton

The Sun:

Danton

RP RATINGS:

Phoenix Risen

The Times:

Phoenix Risen

Telegraph:

Phoenix Risen

Daily Mail:

Phoenix Risen

Daily Record:

Phoenix Risen

D Express:

Clongowes

Daily Mirror:

Clongowes

The Star:

Clongowes