August 24 / 15.15 Stratford

15.15

Good

National Racehorse Week 9th -17th September Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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National Racehorse Week 9th -17th September Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £6.70

Form: P-7264

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) in June and bounced back from lesser run at Southwell with fair fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good); however, he has a very poor strike-rate and may again find a few too good.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Tallys Son

10st 4lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Beat the backed Bahtiyar at Stratford but then dropped out very tamely once headed at Southwell; only 2-55 overall.

25/1

7th

6

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Tallys Son

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Neil Mulholland

Has record of 2-54 under both codes but his last success was at Stratford (2m, good) two weeks ago; that was at 33-1 but he kept on well to beat a well-backed favourite from the Skelton yard and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

5/2

1st

11

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Tallys Son

10st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent

14/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 26563-

Last run: 164 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress in handicaps for Harry Whittington but he dropped down the weights and his new trainer does well with recruits from other stables; has had a second wind op since his last run in March; interesting on stable debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

Only three completed when runner-up last week at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and that extended his losing sequence under rules to 36.

8/1

2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Bahtiyar

10st 3lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive.

5/1

4th

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-30 over hurdles and fences but in the frame on last five starts, two of them here (3m1f/2m4f); deserves to find a race and he should be involved again providing this doesn't come too soon after his run on Tuesday.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 29-423

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Headstrong 5yo who is 0-12 but he was a good second at Bangor (2m3f, good) in June and again ran well when third at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month; he's on the shortlist.
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5th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Robbers Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

Career best when winning by 11l over 2m5f here in January (good to soft) and for whatever reason he didn't turn up at Newbury (2m4f; handles soft); has to bounce back from that but wouldn't put it past him; there are niggling stamina doubts at this trip, however.

7/1

7

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Robbers Bridge

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

His 24th race over hurdles at Exeter last month (2m5f, good to soft) but produced career-best form in winning that handicap by some 11l; respected off 7lb higher with heavy ground no issue for him.

4/1

3rd

7

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:13 Fontwell

Robbers Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Dan Horsford

Placed on both outings since winning in pretty good style at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) on stable debut in April; will be fine over today's trip and won't mind what the weather does; likely contender.

5/1

Form: -32635

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-11 when not quite at best at Worcester last time but he's been placed a few times this season and might not be far away if back on song.
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5th

4

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Cumhacht

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Yet to score but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 2m handicap here in February; the winner and third there have both gone in since, so he's a player off an unchanged mark.

11/4

2nd

4

20th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:52 Ffos Las

Cumhacht

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

0-16, but C&D second on October's return from two years out took course record to 322; longer trip excuses flop next time, but Windsor disappointment latest is trickier to forgive, unless he simply doesn't act on that day's good ground any longer; as likely to revive here as anywhere.

5/1

10

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Cumhacht

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Absent since September 2023 and untested on ground slower than good to soft but has a largely consistent record (albeit 0-9) over hurdles; returns on a good mark and with Sean Bowen booked; market reference recommended.

7/1

Form: 6P-315 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and he was a disappointing favourite at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, but prior to that he won in good style at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) and is not written off.
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2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear on outer, mistake 7th, awkward jump and dropped to last 9th

20/1

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Not seen over fences since pulled up on chasing debut in 2023; out of form over hurdles last summer and was pulled up when reappearing on the Flat in February (bled from the nose); comes with far too much risk.

20/1

2

(4)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vin Rouge

9st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Running creditably on turf/AW last summer; well beaten in two hurdle runs when last seen; opposable in a competitive race after a break.

20/1

Form: 33

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress during short Flat career but showed some ability, which has also been the case on his first two hurdle starts (2m, heavy/soft); this 4yo now goes handicapping off a fair mark and is not ruled out.
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3rd

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

Star Legend

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Has been running well under both codes for most of this year and was clear of the rest behind a lightly raced winner at Worcester a month ago (2m7f, good); just 3lb higher.

2/1

2

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Worcester

Star Legend

12st 0lb

J: Mr Conal Kavanagh

T: James Owen

Won three in a row on the Flat in the spring (1m6f-2m) and was placed over hurdles on next two outings (2m/2m2f); has won over 2m7f before and could plausibly still have untapped potential as a stayer over jumps.

9/2

5th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Star Legend

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed Flat hat-trick when winning by a neck at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) on June 5; solid efforts when third over hurdles the next twice and he has to be respected off a mark just 2lb higher than at Lingfield.

9/2

Form: 531-15 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Perth (2m, good to soft) in April and followed up at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in May; reportedly unsuited by the heavy ground when tailed off at Uttoxeter last month and could bounce back with a big effort.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Magic Mike

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

took keen hold, led, headed 2nd, joined leader 5th, led again 4 out, rallied when headed run-in, no extra towards finish

9/2

4th

7

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Huntingdon

Magic Mike

10st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Didn't jump great when winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but the hot favourite in second was even worse in that department; it could be dodgy form but they did at least pull clear; raised 5lb.

7/2

Form: 24-61P C

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Course winner who won a four-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June, and her trainer reported she may have been in season when pulled up here last month; not written off but this 11yo has a patchy profile this season and it's hard to be confident.
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5th

6

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

19:05 Kelso

Ayr Of Elegance

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Returned to form to win four-runner Newton Abbot race (2m2f, good) in June and is still on a good mark but two poor performances have followed and it's hard to know what to expect today.

12/1

9th

3

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Ayr Of Elegance

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: D J Jeffreys

slow jump 3 out, prominent

14/1

Form: -44343 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who kept on for third at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on Tuesday on her first run since wind surgery; the hood is left off today but she ran well without it in June; could be thereabouts.
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1

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; may have needed the run after a break when seventh of nine finishers over C&D (good) nine days ago; not out of this.

8/1

7th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

Karannelle

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: David Rees

Has won three times here, including over C&D; below par on her last two starts of last season; yet to win when fresh but has run well after a break; on a competitive mark if she is ready.

12/1

Form: 2U0-0P

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Struggled on last two starts in May/June but on a good mark on his form for David Thompson as recently as last October, and perhaps he'll have been revived by a change of scenery; watch the betting on stable debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 0/P-P5

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to tumble and the return to hurdles may be a plus, but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form and he needs a major turnaround in the first-time cheekpieces and reapplied tongue-tie.
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0

7

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell

Kalyptra

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Ten-race maiden who has been pulled up in three of his last four handicaps, including at Stratford (2m, good) two weeks ago; mark is tumbling but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form and he needs a major turnaround.

50/1

0

9

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Kalyptra

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

jumped right 4th, led

50/1

5th

3

22nd Jun 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Kalyptra

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in last

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.20
Straight Forecast £76.08
Tricast £347.62
Trifecta £785.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bahtiyar

The Guardian:

Robber's Bridge

POSTDATA:

Star Legend

The Star:

Cumhacht

Daily Mail:

Magic Mike

RP RATINGS:

Bahtiyar

Telegraph:

Bahtiyar

D Express:

Bahtiyar

The Times:

Star Legend

Daily Mirror:

Robber's Bridge

The Sun:

Robber's Bridge

Daily Record:

Robber's Bridge