November 09 / 13.00 Sedgefield

13.00

Soft

JTC Pizzalicious Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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JTC Pizzalicious Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3/2-

Last run: 317 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Bresil gelding who shaped well on his bumper debut for Sam Thomas when third at Wincanton but (tongue tied) failed to go on after 11 months off when a remote second in similar company at Chepstow; since changed hands for £7,000; remains one to consider for his new stable now hurdling.
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1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Thank You Blue

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Rattled off a hat-trick at Ludlow (2m) in February but he beat only one off a 7lb higher mark in 2m1f Newcastle handicap six days ago; could bounce back off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Thank You Blue

11st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Weakened when third of five (13-8 favourite) in this last year; back to form, completing a February hat-trick (Sedgefield twice and Ludlow, rising steadily in the weights); reportedly "ran flat" when pulling up at Ayr (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) latest; needs to bounce back.

4/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f winner on the Flat (stays 1m2f) and he made a promising start in this sphere when second of 11 in novice over C&D (good) 29 days ago, collared only late on; he holds leading form claims.
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7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: /682-F

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful maiden hurdler/chaser in France in 2022 but he was already weakening when falling three out on his stable debut after 16 months off in 2m4f Wetherby novice hurdle 22 days ago; he again goes without his usual tongue-tie but may strip fitter now.
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1st

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:36 Cartmel

Coup De Coeur

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won four-runner race by 19l at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) in February and showed better form when second in competitive races on final two starts last season (2m, good to soft/good); could still be on a good mark after latest 2lb nudge; must be considered.

11/10

2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Coup De Coeur

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Can be hit and miss in the jumping department but his profile over fences is generally progressive and he backed up February's Sedgefield romp with good second in fairly valuable series final at Carlisle (also 2m, good to soft) one month ago; respected.

7/2

2nd

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Coup De Coeur

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Can make mistakes but not last time at Sedgefield when beating three rivals with ease (2m, good to soft); that race rather fell apart and he's up 7lb; could be vulnerable.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair winner on the Flat (stays 1m4f) for Archie Watson but not seen out since coming in last of seven at Brighton in the spring; has since changed hands for 5,000gns and needs to hit the ground running on his hurdling/yard debut.
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4th

3

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:30 Catterick

Mafia Power

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Patrick Neville

Far from solid on hurdles form and recorded a subsequent Flat success in a low grade (failed to back it up last time); others preferred.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

midfield

100/30

1st

2

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mafia Power

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Patrick Neville

prominent

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£20,000 yearling, 62,000euros 3yo; Jack Hobbs gelding; dam, bumper/2m6f chase winner, is a half-sister to 2m4f-2m7f hurdle winner Love Of Tara; third in an Irish point and in good hands so this rules newcomer merits respect on the back of a wind op; he's worth a market check.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Professor Klump

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Held on gamely to win heavy-ground maiden at Carlisle (2m1f) in February but was soundly beaten in both handicaps since, the latter his seasonal/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdling with a point to prove.

14/1

10th

1

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Professor Klump

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

disputed lead, not fluent 1st, soon prominent, not fluent 2nd

14/1

2

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Professor Klump

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, soon lost ground

12/1

Form: 34-

Last run: 265 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Phoenix Reach who hinted at promise last winter when in the frame in bumpers at Newcastle and Kelso; off eight months ahead of his hurdling debut but yard is going well so he needs considering.
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4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

4

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:38 Catterick

Mister Moodles

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Hasn't kicked on since winning a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good) in December 2023 but he showed spark in a first-time visor (retained) in a handicap at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month, before fading, and is not written off now back down in trip.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in an Irish point but he came in last of eight on his first go over hurdles in novice at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last month; a big step forward is required.
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1st

3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Passengerontheship

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Second in three hurdles in early 2025 but is still 0-10 under rules; pulled up here (3m, good) 17 days ago on second chase start in first-time tongue-tie (retained); the jury is out at present.

15/2

7

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Passengerontheship

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Maiden; fine second to a subsequent three-time winner in a handicap hurdle at Carlisle in April 2025 (3m1f, good); hasn't done as well since, although not disgraced when sixth on chase debut at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft); tongue-tie now tried; chance back up in trip.

8/1

6th

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Passengerontheship

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Second in three consecutive races over hurdles at up to 3m on last three starts last season; should improve on his reappearance run over hurdles (over C&D earlier this month); quite interesting on chase debut.

7/1

Form: 57

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair ex-Irish maiden on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh; showed similar form in this sphere for Colm Murphy when seventh of 16 in 2m Listowel novice 47 days ago; since changed hands for £3,5000 and he's not ruled out for his new yard.
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8th

2

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:00 Sedgefield

Dudleys Bar

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Paula Smith

midfield

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A fair 7.5f scorer on the Flat this summer but off since posting a good second in 7f Wetherby handicap in June; market can guide on his hurdling debut after a break.
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9th

12

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:00 Sedgefield

Jazz Samba

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

10/1

Form: 8P/

Last run: 1179 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice on both his hurdling starts in Ireland back in 2020 and he was out of form when last seen on the Flat there 11 months ago for Adrian McGuinness; lots more is needed on his stable debut.
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11th

12

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Strip Light

10st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Always behind when a big-priced outsider for recent Stratford handicap and has now been unplaced all six hurdling starts; 1lb wrong here; cheekpieces refitted; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

14th

14

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Strip Light

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Placed on the Flat but a longstanding maiden and very opposable on hurdle form.

66/1

9th

9

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Strip Light

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

0-22 when trained in Ireland (raced mainly on the Flat), and soundly beaten on both starts since reverted to hurdling for new stable; has lowly mark for this handicap hurdle debut but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000euros 3yo, £9,000 5yo; dam, well beaten in bumpers/fell in point, is a half-sister to bumper and 2m3f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner In The Rough; maiden pointer and more is needed now going hurdling.
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7th

6

5th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:25 Catterick

Jake Stevens

11st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Patrick Neville

prominent, joined leader after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

50/1

5th

6

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Jake Stevens

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Patrick Neville

Has failed to go on over hurdles and was tried in blinkers when pulled up on chasing debut in 2m handicap here in December.

14/1

5th

6

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Jake Stevens

10st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Patrick Neville

Has failed to go on over hurdles and was tried in blinkers when pulled up on chasing debut in 2m handicap here in December.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£800 yearling; half-brother to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Petrastar; dam, 2m3f hurdle winner, is out of US 7.5f turf winning sister to UAE 7f/7.5f winner Jaffal; betting can prove a good indicator for this son of Haafhd on his hurdling debut.
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8

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:15 Market Rasen

Protector Pete

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

6th

5

12th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:20 Huntingdon

Protector Pete

11st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Tom Gretton

Modest fifth in claiming grade at Ludlow last time; handicaps may be more suitable shortly.

66/1

5th

1

6th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:50 Ludlow

Protector Pete

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

took keen hold, held up in rear, hampered before 4th, headway after 4 out, weakened from 3 out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £12.00
Trifecta £60.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Langton Wold

D Express:

Thank You Blue

POSTDATA:

Dudley's Bar

The Times:

Coup De Coeur

The Star:

Thank You Blue

Daily Record:

Thank You Blue

RP RATINGS:

Langton Wold

Telegraph:

Langton Wold

The Guardian:

Langton Wold

Daily Mail:

Langton Wold

Daily Mirror:

Langton Wold

The Sun:

Langton Wold