November 21 / 15.45 Hereford

15.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 53y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros yearling, 40,000euros 3yo; dam unplaced in bumpers, half-sister to winners Princess Nala (1m4f Listed) and Spirit Of Adjisa (Flat/useful 2m4f hurdle); major stable; heed the market signals.
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2

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

15:53 Exeter

Tap N Go Leo

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Delivered on early hurdling promise when pushed-out winner of Catterick maiden (3m1f, heavy) in February; pulled up (bled from the nose) when favourite for handicap debut the following month but remains open to further improvement if all is well today.

5/1

1

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:05 Huntingdon

Tap N Go Leo

12st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Improving hurdler who won going away on his second attempt in this sphere at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) latest; initial mark will require another step up but he may be able to make it.

13/8

1st

6

12th Feb 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

14:30 Catterick

Tap N Go Leo

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

in touch with leaders

4/6

11/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-

Last run: 389 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since showing promise in Uttoxeter contest (2m, good; ran out of steam in closing stages) just over a year ago; nicely bred and should improve; interesting on return to action.
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10

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Wee Tony

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper runner-up (2m, good) who kept on for eyecatching fifth at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in January on second hurdle start; this half-brother to smart 2m4f-3m performer Black Op is open to further improvement now up in trip, provided the ground suits (unraced on soft/heavy).

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 26- BF

Last run: 242 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attractively bred mare who raced twice last term, showing clear promise in big field at Huntingdon (2m, good; close second) then flopping on softer ground at Musselburgh; had wind surgery since; big player on the debut form and remains of interest.
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8

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:08 Ludlow

Of Course You Can

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won this race readily by over 9l a year ago (good ground) and was placed over C&D on next two outings; returned from break with two down-the-field runs this summer (cheekpieces added last time) but is back on a good mark now and the return to this track is sure to suit.

11/2

12

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Of Course You Can

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Always behind at Market Rasen last month, after a break; she's better than that but all her best form is on sharp right-handed tracks, and she probably doesn't want significant rain; sports new cheekpieces.

12/1

11th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Of Course You Can

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Put in a strong finish and went down only narrowly at Ludlow (2m, good) six weeks ago on debut; the form isn't particularly strong but he's open to progress and one for the shortlist.
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7th

10

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Dantes Inferno

10st 9lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Enough in his final two races last year (one here) suggested a return to 2m3f-2m4f is worth a go, having paid for trying to take on the winner on his previous run at such a trip; longest absent in the line-up.

16/1

4th

9

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dantes Inferno

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stella Barclay

Beaten 13l in his first handicap (2m) and 24l in the latest (2m4f) when sent off 40-1; not hard to turn elsewhere.

12/1

11

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Worcester

Dantes Inferno

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Stella Barclay

Worth another go at today's trip but was just a respectable fourth on recent handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and needs improvement.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam bumper/3m hurdle winner, half-sister to French/Spanish 1m3f winner Rolandino out of maiden half-sister to useful Flat/hurdle winner Ben Ewar; likely type on breeding.
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1

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

King Roly

12st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three small-field chases in early part of last season (2m3f-2m4f, good) and ran better than eventual 18l defeat suggests at Perth (2m4f, good; hampered by final-fence faller) last month, after a layoff; will be fine over today's longer trip and goes on the shortlist.

4/1

6th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

King Roly

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Made a good start to his chasing career last year, winning three times between May and September (2m3f/2m4f, good), with two of them over C&D; also effective on good to soft, unproven on softer; he has a very solid record here and could play a leading role if fully tuned up after a break.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never-dangerous seventh at Warwick in May, having been friendless in the betting; best watched unless the market signals are stronger this time.
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6th

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Warwick

Kingoftheswingerz

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harriet Dickin

Won at 22-1 on chase debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September on first run since May; disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October but often runs well after a break and he could be in the mix.

9/1

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Kingoftheswingerz

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harriet Dickin

Returned from break to cause 22-1 surprise on last month's chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good), keeping on strongly to reel in the leader on the run-in; nudged up only 2lb for that; high on the list.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortable success in good-ground Irish point when last seen six months ago (fourth attempt in that sphere); has a couple of bumper winners in his pedigree; could go well.
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1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Walkingoneggshells

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Won Irish point in May 2023; yet to win under rules and has made little impact in three handicap chases, made mistakes latest before pulling up over C&D nine days ago.

16/1

10

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Worcester

Walkingoneggshells

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

Won Irish point in May 2023; yet to win under rules and made no impression over fences at Stratford and over C&D last month.

20/1

7th

7

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Worcester

Walkingoneggshells

11st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Irish point winner; runner-up in a Taunton maiden hurdle in January but well beaten since; travelled well for a long way on this month's reappearance when upped to around this trip on handicap/chase debut and should be all the sharper for that run; not ruled out with a tongue-tie now added.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in two British points last spring, beaten when falling latest; evidently thought capable of better but brings modest form claims to rules debut.
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12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

Greenways

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Ryan Potter

Successful over 2m at Uttoxeter (good) but out of form since, with recent 14.5l third at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) no big step back in the right direction.

16/1

3rd

5

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:55 Market Rasen

Greenways

10st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ryan Potter

Badly out of form since the autumn but has a first-time tongue-tie fitted here and is now now 10lb lower than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer; well worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

6th

6

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Greenways

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Drying conditions will be in his favour but this 7yo has been struggling for a while now on all sorts of surfaces; potentially on a good mark even from out of the handicap but he's a risky proposition at the minute.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam placed in Czech Republic, half-sister to 1m Flat/smart 2m hurdle/chase winner Zamdy Man and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Clyne; Ditcheat newcomer, has to be respected.
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10

28th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Rue St Denis

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Out of a half-sister to smart hurdlers Zamdy Man and Clyne; represents a top yard but was disappointing favourite when well-held ninth in good-ground Hereford bumper in November and stable jockey Harry Cobden has taken an outside ride in this race.

10/1

9th

9

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Rue St Denis

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

75,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam placed in Czech Republic, half-sister to 1m Flat/smart 2m hurdle/chase winner Zamdy Man and useful 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Clyne; Ditcheat newcomer, has to be respected.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns foal, 25,000euros 3yo; half-brother to Flat winners Appointed (6f-1m4f) and Bob (7.5f/1m including Spain); yard is 0-5 in bumpers this term; others preferred.
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1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Highly Recommended

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Still has low mileage and will be suited by today's forecast good ground but, following a long absence, has been pulled up on both outings this year; needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

66/1

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Highly Recommended

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Lightly raced 7yo; won well on final start for previous yard but has failed to complete in both runs for new stable; big question mark over current form.

25/1

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Highly Recommended

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

All five starts on good ground; won novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f) in October 2024 for Mel Rowley; beaten when falling at final hurdle on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f) the following month; absent since; a market check is advised on his return but there's a suspicion he's best watched.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£15,000 3yo; half-sister to winners Midnight Chill (2m-2m4f chase) and Aviewofthestars (2m/2m4f hurdle), from useful jumps family; major yard; market support should be heeded.
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0

14

13th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Warwick

Kattegat

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Dan Skelton

Towards rear in bumper at Hereford (2m, good) in November and unseated at the fifth when 200-1 for a novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m, soft) last month.

100/1

0

12

20th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Kattegat

10st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Weak in the betting for a debutante from this yard when beaten nearly a distance in a bumper at Hereford (2m, good; 22-1).

20/1

11th

14

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Kattegat

10st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

£15,000 3yo; half-sister to winners Midnight Chill (2m-2m4f chase) and Aviewofthestars (2m/2m4f hurdle), from useful jumps family; major yard; market support should be heeded.

16/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote seventh at Stratford six weeks ago; may be sharper with that outing/experience under her belt but needs to improve markedly on the bare form.
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0

8

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

13:50 Plumpton

Jiggaway

11st 3lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Didn't show much in two good-ground bumpers in the autumn; in good hands and has stamina on her dam's side but she needs major improvement on this switch to hurdling.

25/1

12th

13

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Jiggaway

10st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Remote seventh at Stratford six weeks ago; may be sharper with that outing/experience under her belt but needs to improve markedly on the bare form.

33/1

7th

10

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Stratford

Jiggaway

10st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

midfield, outpaced over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Pop The Champagne (bumper/2m hurdle) and Voltera (French 2m1f chase); had wind surgery over the summer; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.
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8th

6

11th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Jumpamidthestars

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Half-brother to a bumper winner but he made a low-key start at a biggish price at Hereford (2m, good) last month and needs to leave that form a long way behind.

33/1

13th

5

21st Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Jumpamidthestars

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Half-brother to winners Pop The Champagne (bumper/2m hurdle) and Voltera (French 2m1f chase); had wind surgery over the summer; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree but was friendless in the betting at Chepstow three weeks ago and soundly beaten; may be one for the longer term.
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4th

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Olivia Kate

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Won comfortably under Ned Fox at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in December and also ran well when fourth there (2m4f, soft) later that month; below that level on latest outing (2m5f), though, and current mark demands a career-best effort.

6/1

4

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Olivia Kate

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Unraced on fast ground and best form was her second on soft ground at Exeter in January (2m5f); however, ran okay after a break at Chepstow (2m, good) and returns to a better trip here.

11/2

5th

10

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

17:30 Chepstow

Olivia Kate

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Came good with wide-margin success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in November and was placed twice on slow ground after the turn of the year (2m5f/2m4f); might find 2m a bit sharp on this first run since February, though.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to point winner Blaster Yeats; dam well beaten in bumpers, out of bumper/hurdle winner; market can guide.
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7

28th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Pearly King

11st 2lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Big prices, behind in his bumper and two hurdle races.

100/1

10th

7

29th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:00 Hereford

Pearly King

11st 5lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Big prices and out the back in a course bumper and a maiden hurdle at Southwell this winter.

200/1

10th

6

17th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:55 Southwell

Pearly King

11st 4lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

80-1 and never counted in a modest Hereford bumper (good).

100/1

Non-runners

Galway Reel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.40
Straight Forecast £55.47
Trifecta £383.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Of Course You Can

LAMBOURN:

Dante's Inferno

WEST COUNTRY:

Rue St Denis

The Guardian:

Wee Tony

Telegraph:

Dante's Inferno

D Express:

Dante's Inferno

Daily Record:

Dante's Inferno

RP RATINGS:

Of Course You Can

POSTDATA:

Of Course You Can

The Times:

Of Course You Can

Daily Mail:

Of Course You Can

Daily Mirror:

Rue St Denis

The Sun:

Rue St Denis

The Star:

Rue St Denis