October 31 / 12.55 Chepstow

12.55

Good To Soft

Vickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 3f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Vickers.Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.40
  • Place: £5.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £37,000 after winning an Irish point (3m, good) and the runner-up has since filled the same berth over hurdles at Kempton; still appeals as one for further down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Minella Missile

10st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

This season hasn't been completely devoid of spark and he continues to drop down the weights, but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage and his losing sequence is up to 11 races.

20/1

7th

12

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Minella Missile

11st 3lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Hasn't won over hurdles since landing a Grade 2 novice in November 2023; has plummeted in the weights but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

8

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Minella Missile

10st 8lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Unraced on heavy; not disgraced in fifth when cheekpieces were enlisted at Windsor on last two starts, the latest over 3m on soft, but that's still way below his peak form and he needs better.

12/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 51- C

Last run: 204 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper-winning sister to high-class jumper Time For Rupert; fulfilled the promise of an encouraging debut when beating a respected opponent on good to soft here in April; one to note going hurdling.
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4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Dont Tell Su

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

On workable mark if judged on last season's hurdling form at around 2m4f for Paul Nicholls but his chasing debut last March was underwhelming and his finishing effort on seasonal/stable debut in December (favourite) was very disappointing; upped in trip here; has a point to prove.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of his Irish point win (3m, soft) has some substance to it and he was bought for £40,000; joined a top team.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

18:38 Huntingdon

Micro Millions

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sheila Lewis

Winning pointer who is 0-5 over hurdles and 0-6 as a chaser; hasn't been threatening to put that right, with and without headgear; found a weak race here but could do with upping his game.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

18:38 Huntingdon

Micro Millions

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sheila Lewis

Winning pointer who is 0-5 over hurdles and 0-6 as a chaser; hasn't been threatening to put that right, with and without headgear; found a weak race here but could do with upping his game.

6/1

5th

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:27 Warwick

Micro Millions

11st 11lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Winning pointer; ten defeats under rules divided between hurdles and fences; beaten 14l and about 10l in his last two races and needs extra.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 6l on yielding ground in his second Irish point (front two unraced since); others are more convincing for the time being.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

15:30 Exeter

Captain Boudet

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Ended last season with a C&D success in sole chase attempt at Exeter; inconsistent this term but the return to this scenario may have a positive effect.

5/1

3rd

5

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Taunton

Captain Boudet

10st 10lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Jeremy Scott

Won twice last season (2m5f/2m3f); back in prime form when clear second at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by soft) in December, his second start this term, and remains unexposed as a stayer but ran poorly at Newbury last month and has become hard to predict.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well in Irish points, finishing within 6l of the winner both times; clearly has a level of ability.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Another C&D winner (November) but could have run a lot better on last two outings, latterly only five days ago when tried in a visor; the blinkers return but this is a quick turnaround.

14/1

6th

8

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

Much better could have been expected at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December last time but he won here (2m7f, good to soft) in November and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a good run now back here in a first-time visor (replacing blinkers).

9/1

4th

3

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Warwick

Ri Na Cuirte

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Returned from layoff with 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) last autumn and was also in good form when last seen in the spring; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this reappearance outing; major player if fully tuned up after latest break.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £120,000 after winning a 2m4f good-ground British point in April 2022; debut under rules has been a while coming and the stable jockey rides their other one; of interest nonetheless.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:55 Chepstow

Byorderofthecourt

11st 4lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Nicholls

Bought for £120,000 after winning a 2m4f good-ground British point in April 2022; debut under rules has been a while coming and the stable jockey rides their other one; of interest nonetheless.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Opposable on what he's achieved in points, for all that he was runner-up in one of those.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Hellstopatthetop

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Richenda Ford

0-4 in points and 0-14 under rules (0-9 chasing); out of form late last year and out of the handicap this afternoon.

50/1

6

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

14:05 Ffos Las

Hellstopatthetop

10st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

0-6 over fences when trained by Keiran Burke and absent since modest third in first-time blinkers (now removed) at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) last September; 7lb lower for this stable debut but others look safer.

12/1

3rd

4

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

13:55 Fontwell

Hellstopatthetop

10st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

didn't always jump with fluency, led, awkward jump 4th, joined 6th, went clear again 8th, headed 13th, soon niggled along

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fell on Irish point debut in October 2021 and managed only seventh of 11 in that sphere that December; new stable should unearth some improvement but others have shown more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:05 Leicester

Rock Danse

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

2m4f hurdle winner (heavy); well treated on his best hurdles form; was perhaps too free on his chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) last December, before being pulled up at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) latest; has dropped 8lb over those two starts and no surprise if he is able to show more.

8/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Rock Danse

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Faded into fifth on last month's chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy); however, he may have needed that first run since last February and this lightly raced 8yo has hinted at staying potential in a point and novice hurdles; no surprise if things click today.

10/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Rock Danse

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Faded into fifth on last month's chase debut at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy); however, he may have needed that first run since last February and this lightly raced 8yo has hinted at staying potential in a point and novice hurdles; no surprise if things click today.

10/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in his first Irish point in which Ri Na Cuirte finished runner-up; much better in the second when going down by a short head behind a horse who has since won another point (2-11 in that scene); not overly convincing on all that evidence but likely to improve for his good new yard.
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Verdict Starting price

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Zmiinyi

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut here but not built on that and continues to be let down by his jumping; cheekpieces may help in that respect and he would have claims with a trouble-free round.

12/1

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Zmiinyi

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut here but not built on that and continues to be let down by his jumping; cheekpieces may help in that respect and he would have claims with a trouble-free round.

12/1

7

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:05 Warwick

Zmiinyi

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut but has failed to build on that effort and jumping issues arose the last twice (made bad mistake and unseated rider mid-race latest).

7/1

10/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 12 in an Ascot bumper before going down by 15l behind last weekend's Cheltenham winner The Kemble Brewery at Huntingdon; has since left Fergal O'Brien; bred to have better days ahead of him.
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Verdict Starting price

7

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Tigger

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

7

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Tigger

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Well beaten on hurdling debut in October but, following a wind op, shaped with promise on consecutive appearances at start of this year (2m4f/2m3f); should have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features.

10/1

5th

4

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

15:15 Taunton

Tigger

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

raced wide, in rear

20/1

Form: 4/5-3

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Positives to take out of his first two runs but he still went off 33-1 for a 2m4f novice at Ffos Las (soft) and tailed off; opposable.
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Verdict Starting price

6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Hobbs Delight

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Has won twice over hurdles, the second a C&D novice handicap at this meeting in 2024; some fair runs over fences last term, but has yet to find his form this season.

25/1

3rd

2

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Hobbs Delight

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Did not fire at Uttoxeter last month and is now 0-5 over fences but his clear second at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) two starts ago was a good effort and he'll be suited by the forecast good ground here.

3/1

6th

3

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Uttoxeter

Hobbs Delight

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Sent chasing over 3m+ for last four starts, beaten a nose on first occasion and good second with first-time headgear at Catterick on latest; that requires respect but worse than good to soft ground would be a worry.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced in bumpers and 2m4f/2m5f hurdle races, sister to 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Keen On; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Worcester

Schematic

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Hasn't shown much in three runs; strictly on that evidence he looks harshly treated but has better to come now entering handicaps.

14/1

5th

7

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:20 Ludlow

Schematic

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

16-1 for a Chepstow maiden hurdle in October, where he finished remote but was found to be lame; 12-1 at Taunton (2m, soft) one month ago on second start, making some late headway from well off the pace into 11l fourth of 13; essentially looks a longer-term prospect, with lots to learn, but this looks such a weak race that he could have claims.

7/2

4th

7

8th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:55 Taunton

Schematic

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Two of dam's siblings were useful jumpers; 16-1 for racecourse debut in a Chepstow maiden hurdle in October, where he finished remote but was found to be lame; early days yet.

25/1

Form: 70-2

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in first two bumpers and again in a match last time.
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9th

6

22nd Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

12:30 Uttoxeter

Johnthepostman

11st 4lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Beaten out of sight at huge odds on both hurdling starts (2m3f/2m4f) and needs the first-time blinkers to generate miraculous improvement.

200/1

6th

2

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ffos Las

Johnthepostman

11st 4lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

raced in second, lost position with one circuit to go, dropped to last before 6th, struggling from 4 out, tailed off

100/1

13th

5

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:55 Chepstow

Johnthepostman

11st 4lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Tailed off in first two bumpers and again in a match last time.

200/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in an Irish point and in a soft-ground bumper at Warwick in May; has the build to do well over hurdles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:38 Ludlow

Ultra Beat

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated.

7/4

1st

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Ultra Beat

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Henry Daly

midfield, mistake 10th

7/2

Form: 6-

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one home in a bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) but this 60,000euros 3yo was quite short in the market at 7-2 and the stable had winners over the weekend.
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Verdict Starting price

0

16

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:55 Chepstow

Viscount Vinyl

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Beat only one home in a bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) but this 60,000euros 3yo was quite short in the market at 7-2 and the stable had winners over the weekend.

33/1

6th

8

30th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Warwick

Viscount Vinyl

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

held up in rear, niggled along over 4f out, pushed along 3f out, outpaced and held over 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.00
Straight Forecast £62.33
Trifecta £705.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don't Tell Su

D Express:

Minella Missile

LAMBOURN:

Tigger

The Guardian:

Ultra Beat

POSTDATA:

Largy Valley

WEST COUNTRY:

Don't Tell Su

The Times:

Don't Tell Su

Telegraph:

Don't Tell Su

Daily Mail:

Don't Tell Su

Daily Mirror:

Don't Tell Su

The Sun:

Don't Tell Su

The Star:

Don't Tell Su

Daily Record:

Don't Tell Su