December 03 / 14.20 Southwell (AW)

14.20

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM “Jumpers’ Bumper” National Hunt Flat Race

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM “Jumpers’ Bumper” National Hunt Flat Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sleet

Form: 51261-

Last run: 278 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A low-grade handicapper over hurdles and on the Flat; not favoured by today's weights but is very well suited by this C&D and gave good account when close second in 1m6f Flat race here last week.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2-P303

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat when trained by Karl Burke and made the frame on all three Tapeta starts (1m-1m2f); just fair form at best over hurdles since last November (12 runs) and well beaten at Bangor yesterday but this race ought to suit him; also declared 2.25 at Leicester.
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7th

7

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:11 Bangor-on-Dee

Polyphonic

11st 6lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won Fontwell maiden (2m1f, good to soft) for Milton Harris last December but he has a mixed record since; wasn't beaten far when third of five at Uttoxeter two weeks ago but he's now 1-11 over hurdles and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: -33131 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner on this surface on the Flat (albeit in low-grade events) and probably posted career-best performance over hurdles when narrow winner at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October; considered each-way; also declared 12.35 Carlisle.
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7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

Form: 1F0-3 D BF

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has not progressed over hurdles since his winning stable/hurdle debut in February but ran to fairly useful level when fifth in Flat handicap on this surface at Newcastle (2m) last month, and that piece of form gives him strong claims in this race.
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3

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Sarsons Risk

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Not gone on from his Southwell success (16.5f, AW) in December, though front-running may not have suited him at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time; only seen on Flat turf once since August 2022, but he does act on it (2-8); interesting, especially if taking to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

3

(1)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Sarsons Risk

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Not gone on from his Southwell success (16.5f, AW) in December, though front-running may not have suited him at Lingfield (2m, AW) last time; only seen on Flat turf once since August 2022, but he does act on it (2-8); interesting, especially if taking to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

11th

8

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sarsons Risk

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: B F Brookhouse

Hit a personal best with his comfortable win at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in December and he had an excuse when dropped back to 1m3f there the following month; can be a bit hit-and-miss but he still looks feasibly treated and has possibilities back up in trip.

10/1

Form: 814-14 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Very useful on the Flat when trained in Germany and a useful handicap hurdler for Richard Newland over the last couple of years; looked as good as ever when scoring at Wetherby (2m, good) in October and is a major player if suited by this surface.
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No Results Found

Form: -5P3P6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Won a bumper in March 2021 and a novice hurdle in February 2022 but has slipped to a lowly mark over hurdles this year and looked out of sorts on her last two appearances.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

4

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Bluesky

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in last throughout

14/1

Form: 6105-9 D

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat (with form on Tapeta) a few years ago but just a low-grade handicapper over hurdles in recent seasons and not seen since a disappointing run in May.
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5th

7

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Eventful

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger.

14/1

5th

7

26th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:35 Fontwell

Eventful

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger.

14/1

Form: 512-13 D BF

Last run: 172 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner in spring 2022 and a dual hurdle winner in spring this year, latterly in Cartmel handicap (2m2f, good; RPR 117); has fitness to prove after 172-day break and has never raced on an AW surface but still enters calculations.
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3

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Magical Maggie

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Very closely matched with Masked Dance on their two Ludlow encounters in February, over 2m5f (soft) and 3m (good to soft); she's fine after a break and should have a part to play.

7/1

3rd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Magical Maggie

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time course winner, most recently when fending off Masked Dance over 2m5f (soft) three weeks ago; unraced beyond that trip but remains well handicapped on older form; will be a tough nut to crack if her stamina holds out.

3/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

15:33 Ludlow

Magical Maggie

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual 2m course winner in 2023 (both times on soft); returned from long absence with quite encouraging run over that trip here (good to soft) two months ago and has slipped to a good mark but her stamina for 2m5f must be taken on trust.

10/1

Form: 259-8

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Won a low-grade Flat handicap on turf for Andrew Balding in September 2022 (1m6f, RPR 69) but was below form on both Tapeta runs for that stable and was safely held off a lowly mark on her handicap hurdle debut in October.
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10th

1

(6)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Virtuoso

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald McCain

Turf winner over this trip when with Andrew Balding; moderate form over hurdles and last in two starts in this code since joining current trainer; drops 4lb and in grade.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

15:32 Southwell (AW)

Virtuoso

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

disputed lead, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

40/1

8th

15

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Virtuoso

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Fair on the Flat; hasn't progressed over hurdles (well beaten on handicap debut at Sedgefield last time); needs to improve for this step up in trip.

16/1

Form: 6265P

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Sure to be suited by today's conditions, having finished second in a 2m Flat handicap on this surface at Newcastle last month, but ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when pulled up over hurdles 11 days ago and others in this line-up look stronger.
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9th

1

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

15:22 Musselburgh

Show No Fear

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Gained most recent success off just 1lb lower in June (over 2m at Catterick); however, subsequent form (Flat/hurdles) is unconvincing.

12/1

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Show No Fear

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four-time Flat winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good) in April; only 2lb higher today and could plausibly have untapped potential over this longer trip but disappointed on last two outings (hurdles/Flat) and arrives here with a point to prove.

14/1

4

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Show No Fear

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Front-runner who has made all in all four of his victories on the Flat, including two over C&D; modest over hurdles 12 days ago but respected back here, especially as he may again enjoy the run of the race; new headgear combination.

11/2

Verdict

Whizz Kid is the best of these over hurdles and his useful German/French Flat form from a few years ago makes him of significant interest here. However, slight preference is for SARSONS RISK, who returned from a break with a very encouraging run in a 2m Flat handicap on this surface at Newcastle last month. Kiss My Face has a bit to find on the figures but his good record at this track brings him into the equation.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarsons Risk

Daily Mirror:

Kiss My Face

RP RATINGS:

Whizz Kid

POSTDATA:

Show No Fear

Daily Record:

Russian Virtue

Telegraph:

Sarsons Risk

D Express:

Sarsons Risk

The Sun:

Sarsons Risk

The Star:

Kiss My Face

The Times:

Whizz Kid