December 07 / 13.40 Market Rasen

13.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 7f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 9351-9

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Gifted the race in a dramatic novice hurdle at Sedgefield (2m4f; only a poor third at the final flight) in April; soundly beaten on reappearance at Warwick (2m) and doesn't make much appeal stepping up markedly in distance for handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Its Maisy

11st 5lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has won five of her 19 races over hurdles, the latest a four-runner mares' handicap for today's claimer at Newcastle in April (2m7f, good); up 4lb in a tougher race.

6/1

1st

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

12:55 Newcastle

Its Maisy

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

On a losing sequence but she is holding her form well, third of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap hurdle 23 days ago; a bold showing is on the cards off the same mark.

2/5

3rd

4

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Its Maisy

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month and perhaps the race came too soon when fourth to Dillarchie at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) eight days later; probably okay on good ground; might not be far away.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 831P-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Modest win ratio (1-17) with that sole success coming when making all in a conditional jockeys' handicap at Newcastle (3m, heavy) in March; didn't finish that far behind Diamond Twin and Dr Lockdown on reappearance over C&D three weeks ago but her overall profile is more exposed.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Howzat Hiris

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and second to It's Maisy at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well treated on those efforts but soundly beaten on her three runs since and needs to turn things around.

8/1

8th

16

9th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:18 Ayr

Howzat Hiris

10st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March; posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December but has merely underlined her inconsistency when well held twice since.

16/1

6th

12

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Howzat Hiris

10st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Off the mark over hurdles at 15th attempt when making all at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last March and posted best effort since when second at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) in December; well beaten last month, though, and not the percentage call today.

12/1

Form: 230-F7

Last run: 186 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Yet to win (0-12) but has placed form with Ciaran Murphy, including in competitive handicaps at Tipperary and Galway (3m; wore headgear); his hurdling is a slight concern but he's a noteworthy recruit for Harry Derham and could have a role to play.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

A Dublin Job

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Handicap mark took a hit for his drawn-out hat-trick (third win came after 334 days off) and he's now back from another absence after pulling up on final appearance; very much up against it from 8lb out of the handicap.

25/1

2

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

A Dublin Job

12st 2lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Harry Derham

The four-timer came up shy at Stratford (2m6f, good) but he still ran well off his career-high mark and Megan Fox now takes off 7lb; his improvement has come on good ground but he handles soft.

8/1

2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

A Dublin Job

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Launched chasing career with two wins in early part of last season and returned from 11-month absence to complete his hat-trick at Warwick (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; will be fine over today's longer trip and could still have more to offer over fences.

2/1

Form: 3P9-56 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Downhill since runner-up at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) in November 2022 but has slipped to a theoretically more manageable mark (14lb lower) as a result; could potentially strip fitter since last month's Chepstow run, so a case can be made.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

always behind, pulled up before 10th

25/1

8

12th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

always behind, pulled up before 10th

25/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

16:25 Plumpton

Beaufort West

10st 9lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Andy Irvine

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 0P6-P3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points and hadn't shown much under rules until fitted with a tongue-tie over C&D latest, finishing second in a three-way tussle but he hung left and positions with close third Diamond Twin were reversed; chance if repeating that improved effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

3

30th May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 2

19:00 Stratford

Dr Lockdown

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Not that far behind Kilfilum Woods and Coolagh Park at Huntingdon ten days ago, but still looks to have the most of any to find here.

40/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

20:40 Huntingdon

Dr Lockdown

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mrs H S Jeffreys

Achieved little when winning a two-runner point in April and was beaten 68l when third at Hexham 10 days ago; has too much to prove.

20/1

Form: P7-P53

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 19 starts came in first-time blinkers at Downpatrick (2m5f, yielding to soft) in May 2022; hasn't shown a great deal in three starts for new yard, finishing last of three on heavy ground at Leicester (2m4f; 10-1) latest; hardly convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

15th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Fakenham

Journey West

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

1-21 over hurdles, the win coming at Down Royal (2m5f, yielding to soft) in May 2022; hasn't shown enough in five starts for this yard to suggest he will be doubling his tally.

20/1

6th

6

14th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Journey West

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

Sole win from 20 starts came in first-time blinkers at Downpatrick (2m5f, yielding to soft) in May 2022; hasn't shown enough in his four starts for new yard to make much appeal.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4765-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Firmly in the mix (awarded second over Dr Lockdown) in a three-way tussle over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; that was a most pleasing first attempt (tongue tied) in handicap company and, unexposed as a stayer, there's every likelihood of further improvement from him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Diamond Twin

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up with respiratory issue in December and not seen again since but went close on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced; major player if back on song.

11/2

5

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Diamond Twin

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up with respiratory issue in December and not seen again since but went close on handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced; major player if back on song.

11/2

Non-runners

Fine By Her

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £69.80
Straight Forecast £116.73
Tricast £270.94
Trifecta £551.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Twin

LAMBOURN:

A Dublin Job

Daily Mirror:

Dr Lockdown

The Guardian:

Fine By Her

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Twin

POSTDATA:

Diamond Twin

The Times:

Diamond Twin

Telegraph:

Diamond Twin

D Express:

Diamond Twin

The Sun:

Diamond Twin

Daily Record:

Diamond Twin

Daily Mail:

A Dublin Job

The Star:

Dr Lockdown