November 21 / 12.20 Hereford

12.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1100-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came up well short in top bumpers at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals; successful twice earlier last season, including in Listed grade at Cheltenham, and should be dangerous at this level on debut over hurdles; still of interest.
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13th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiercely Proud

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful contests at Ascot (1m7f/2m3f); something to prove back at Aintree and finished behind some of today's rivals at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) last time.

25/1

12th

9

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Fiercely Proud

11st 8lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Has gained both handicap wins in useful races at Ascot, including latest start when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) and back to best; back on career-high mark but is unexposed at this sort of trip and not necessarily track dependent; has bits of Cheltenham form, including a bumper success.

16/1

1st

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Fiercely Proud

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Folded tamely last time when bidding to land a notable Ascot handicap (1m7f) for the second year running; capable of being involved on best form and has sometimes shaped as if this new trip is worth exploring.

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-31

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to several winners over jumps; has progressed nicely in bumpers, making all for 11 success at Fontwell (2m1f, good; debut for Harry Derham) most recently; should have more to offer and looks one of the main contenders.
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1st

1

30th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 141y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Court In The Act

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Bumper winner and two hurdle victories include a 2m handicap on good ground; latest Kempton run (2m5f, good to soft) hinted at some stamina limitations over this far but that was a competitive race and today's forecast drier ground should be favourable; every chance.

5/2

4th

6

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:15 Kempton

Court In The Act

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

in touch with leaders, headway going best 2 out

8/1

14th

10

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Court In The Act

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced 6yo who showed improved form when making all by 8l on his reappearance in a handicap at Market Rasen (2m, good) three months ago; has also run well on soft ground; has received a 10lb hike for last time and he's up in grade today, but he may well take it in his stride.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2B7-54 BF

Last run: 159 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo who seemed to run well in Cheltenham handicap (2m) last November; disappointing favourite in two Worcester maidens this year, taking hurdles record to 0-12; good chance on peak form but looks a frustrating sort.
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2nd

7

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty.

9/4

1st

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and followed up over C&D (good to soft) two days later; suffered dip in form afterwards but shaped quite well before weakening into sixth in competitive series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in March and returns to this track on an attractive mark; had another wind op last month (his fourth); good chance.

7/2

6th

12

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Evenwood Sonofagun

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over C&D (good to soft) last February and add two wins at Cartmel in May; he's 6lb below his last winning mark but has failed to shine on his three outings since November, over C&D most recently.

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper at up to 2m on Flat; showed promise over 2m at Ludlow on the switch to hurdles and that bare form can be marked up (would have been much closer but for losing ground by sprawling on landing at final flight); respected.
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6th

3

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Adjuvant

9st 8lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Winless since May 2023 but he reappeared from five months off the track with a good third of five in 2m Southwell handicap 18 days ago; not out of things on his Polytrack debut eased 1lb.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Adjuvant

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Winless since 2023 and he signed off for last term with a below-par 14th in November Handicap at Doncaster in November; yard is going well though so no forlorn hope off a reduced mark.

8/1

Form: /0000-

Last run: 295 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Five duck eggs in Ireland for Paul Nolan; needs a transformation on debut for new yard.
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9

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Nimbus Boy

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time.

14/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden on Flat; likely to struggle unless he shows marked improvement for the change of code.
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6th

11

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Crossbeau

11st 3lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Made light of a lengthy absence when winning over C&D (good to soft; made most) from Locked Down Lad and Highbury Hill in November but he couldn't repeat the form at Fontwell (about 2m1f, heavy; has form on that surface) last month; well worth another chance back over C&D.

7/1

7th

5

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:10 Market Rasen

Crossbeau

11st 3lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

19-race maiden and not progressing but hasn't run badly in 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las the last twice in races won by a progressive horse.

7/1

4th

7

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Crossbeau

10st 8lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

18-race maiden under both codes; had no answer to Jasmin De Grugy over C&D 23 days ago and there are others to worry about.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer; never threatened in 2m novice hurdle at Ludlow on rules debut; others preferred.
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8th

11

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Inchiquin Spirit

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

In the frame in five of her 11 starts over hurdles and returns to her former trainer after a couple of modest efforts in points last month; others stronger.

16/1

8th

11

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Worcester

Inchiquin Spirit

10st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Alastair Ralph

In the frame in five of her 11 starts over hurdles and returns to her former trainer after a couple of modest efforts in points last month; others stronger.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Developed into a fair handicapper on Flat for new stable this year, producing form figures of 14113 (the wins came at 1m3f/1m4f); could do just as well over hurdles for his major dual-purpose trainer; shortlisted.
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1

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Alan King

Won three of first four starts for Alan King in 2023, including here (1m4f) on stable debut; wind surgery at the end of that year and winless since, although did go close over hurdles in March; latest fifth back here may be a step in the right direction; visor goes on; edging down the weights.

9/1

5

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Mount Olympus

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Alan King

Won three of his first four starts for Alan King in 2023; signs of life over hurdles at Fakenham this March but wasn't in the same form next time and didn't offer much back on the Flat 48 days ago.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Nottingham

Mount Olympus

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Won his novice over C&D and has since added three handicaps from 1m3f to 1m4f; disappointing final run over hurdles but went close in a maiden before then and there's nothing wrong with this mark.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win for Clive Cox came in low-grade handicap at Ffos Las (1m2f, soft) in July; tailed off (had an irregular heartbeat) last time; sold for 2,000gns since; has limited hurdles potential.
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7

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Mambo Beat

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Flat winner over two years ago; the odd piece of form over hurdles offers hope but current wellbeing is a big issue.

16/1

3

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

Mambo Beat

11st 8lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Placed off lowly mark over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces in March but is very inconsistent in that sphere and has not run on the Flat since 2023 (albeit did win over C&D in that year); not the percentage call.

25/1

11th

12

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Mambo Beat

10st 3lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Bernard Llewellyn

midfield, hit 2nd

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful handicapper at up to 2m on Flat; form has dipped since June hat-trick but could be involved if he adapts well to hurdling at the first attempt.
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5th

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Blow Your Horn

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: Ian Williams

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has responded positively to this headgear combination the last twice in handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f (both on good); strong stayer on the Flat so this longer trip is worth a go.

7/2

Form:

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut (last of ten) in Worcester bumper in May for John Groucott; opposed.
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0

8

29th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

13:30 Hereford

Pearlymoon

11st 5lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Tailed off in his sole bumper last spring and was pulled up on his hurdling debut here (2m, good) in November.

200/1

0

11

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

12:20 Hereford

Pearlymoon

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Inauspicious debut (last of ten) in Worcester bumper in May for John Groucott; opposed.

100/1

10th

7

8th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

Pearlymoon

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: John Groucott

Fifth foal; half-brother to bumper winner Time For Hollie; dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to Listed bumper/2m3f hurdle winner Hollies Pearl; stable 0-15 in bumpers during last five seasons.

66/1

Form: 55-9P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not live up to market expectations on bumper debut and has shown no progress since; may be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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4th

6

30th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:08 Ffos Las

Thatza Dazzler

11st 8lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

12lb lower when winning over fences in February but has posted three good runs on the bounce now, the last two over hurdles (2m, good to soft); sure to be involved if holding his form.

11/4

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point win came on good ground; perhaps unsuited by the soft going in Warwick bumper (well held) two weeks ago and may improve granted a sound surface.
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6th

6

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

13:45 Ludlow

Bob O Rhino

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

prominent, led 1st, not fluent 4th, headed before 4 out, soon weakened

11/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £13.65
Trifecta £72.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Court In The Act

D Express:

Fiercely Proud

WEST COUNTRY:

Evenwood Sonofagun

LAMBOURN:

Court In The Act

Telegraph:

Court In The Act

The Star:

Court In The Act

Daily Record:

Court In The Act

POSTDATA:

Adjuvant

The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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