June 20 / 15.50 Stratford

15.50

Good

Andrew Gilbert Special 50th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Andrew Gilbert Special 50th Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3351-1 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made underwhelming hurdle debut in the autumn but returned from break with two emphatic wins against own sex this spring (one over C&D); takes on males here but still commands respect; raced only on good/good to soft ground.
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2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Stratford

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who gained two of her five hurdling wins over C&D and is well suited by good ground; absent since her very respectable third in Listed grade at Wetherby (2m, good) in November but has won when fresh before and has a big role to play here if fully tuned up.

4/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 19-3 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer who beat three rivals in pretty good style on stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in March; safely held twice since (both times on good ground) but can still play a significant role here.
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9th

1

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

VE Day

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won on his hurdles debut at Musselburgh in March 2023 but no wins since; respectable sixth, on second run back from a seven-month break, at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month in first-time blinkers which are retained; still needs to ease in the weights.

10/1

6th

1

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

VE Day

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

1m7f hurdle winner (good to soft) who was largely consistent in handicaps last year; bad mistake put paid to his chance on his reappearance at Kempton (2m, good); 2lb drop means he gets a slight ease in grade here; blinkers go on and he could have a big say.

9/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has raced very freely on both hurdling starts but it didn't stop him dominating from the front at Worcester (2m, good) this month; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but he has plenty of scope for further progress and this track ought to suit his running style.
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6

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Hidol Du Livet

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Won a maiden here in June 2023 and posted a similar RPR when then third at Stratford; however, has changed yards during his long absence and probably best watched.

25/1

3rd

1

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Stratford

Hidol Du Livet

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

Has raced very freely on both hurdling starts but it didn't stop him dominating from the front at Worcester (2m, good) this month; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but he has plenty of scope for further progress and this track ought to suit his running style.

5/2

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Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1-20 on the Flat, the win gained last summer (11.5f; RPR 80); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but both Flat runs this year have been disappointing, and he probably won't be favoured by any rain.
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6th

3

(2)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

17:50 Yarmouth

Alpha King

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Made all in a small field here last summer (11.5f, good to firm) off an 11lb higher mark; record this season is patchy at best but this is a weak race and a revival wouldn't be out of the question; new headgear on.

6/1

7th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Alpha King

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Had plenty in his favour when well backed on his comeback here in May, but bombed and has run poorly since, including a few times over hurdles; has it all to prove now.

20/1

10th

4

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Alpha King

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Flat winner; well beaten in both hurdle starts, the latest over C&D last week; handicaps a better option in due course.

66/1

Form: 235-

Last run: 191 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two good-ground course bumpers last year and wasn't beaten far when fifth at Southwell (again on good) in December; should have a future over jumps but makes hurdling debut after 191-day absence and others in this line-up look stronger.
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9

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 6lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider.

10/1

7

28th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:18 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

No wins in 13; has each-way claims on his best form and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; could have a part to play if resuming in good order; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

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Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all eight starts on the Flat for David O'Meara last year (7f-8.3f), albeit not without showing some ability; makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence; raced only on good/good to firm; best watched.
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0

8

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Jumhoor

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Never placed on the Flat (0-8) and showed next to nothing on hurdling debut at Stratford; new headgear combination tried.

100/1

6

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:50 Stratford

Jumhoor

10st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Unplaced all eight starts on the Flat for David O'Meara last year (7f-8.3f), albeit not without showing some ability; makes stable/hurdle debut after 11-month absence; raced only on good/good to firm; best watched.

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form on the Flat for both Ralph Beckett and Ed Walker but refused to settle and was tailed off when switched to hurdling for new stable at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; blinkers removed from headgear ensemble today.
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15

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:45 Huntingdon

Shabano

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Thomas Faulkner

Regressive ten-race Flat maiden; no real promise in three hurdles either and likely best watched on his handicap debut in this sphere.

33/1

Non-runners

Borderline

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Payout
Exacta £2.20
Straight Forecast £2.82
Trifecta £3.50

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