February 01 / 13.45 Wincanton

13.45

Good To Soft

Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Conditional And Amateur Riders That Have Ridden In PRA Pony Races)

  • Prize money: £4092.77
  • 2m 3f 179y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Conditional And Amateur Riders That Have Ridden In PRA Pony Races)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-4533

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Went down by under 2l on his switch to handicaps at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) before producing a rather flat finish at Taunton (2m3f); this trip shouldn't be a problem on breeding and remains of interest.
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9th

8

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Nordic Tiger

11st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Well beaten on soft ground on last three starts; has won on such going previously but maybe better ground is preferable and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (2m4f, good) last April; not written off.

9/1

10th

4

14th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Nordic Tiger

11st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

towards rear

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: P740-6

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran with a poor strike-rate and finished tailed off after a break at Exeter; opposable from 5lb out of the weights.
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4th

8

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

14:20 Wincanton

Bellamys Grey

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Carroll Gray

in rear, detached and niggled along from 3rd, slow jump and ridden 14th

50/1

15

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:30 Chepstow

Bellamys Grey

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Carroll Gray

13yo with a 1-36 strike-rate under rules; no show ten days ago after a 267-day break but he stepped up dramatically on second run last winter and might have a place chance.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: P35305

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
1m7f would have been too sharp here last time but she was poor the time before over 2m5f and is now 1-25 under rules.
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2nd

5

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:45 Newton Abbot

Maroochi

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Sole win (28 races) came when dead-heating in a C&D handicap (good) in 2022; well supported when a good third over 3m2f at this track (good; beaten 2l) last month; should give a good account back in distance.

100/30

3rd

8

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Maroochi

10st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Sole win (27 races) was at this track in September 2022; chance on some 2023 form but she needs better than on last five outings if she's to win and there are stamina doubts judged on three attempts at about 3m.

10/1

8th

14

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Maroochi

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Keiran Burke

1-26; taking in a first 0-120 since her November 2021 handicap debut and does so from 13lb out of the weights; surely too big an ask.

66/1

Form: 51-33

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Plumpton bumper winner (soft); beaten in the region of 10l in her two hurdles (2m/2m5f) and this lightly raced mare should progress for her top yard now handicapping.
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4th

3

1st Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

13:45 Wincanton

Country Lady

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Plumpton bumper winner (soft); beaten in the region of 10l in her two hurdles (2m/2m5f) and this lightly raced mare should progress for her top yard now handicapping.

2/1

3rd

4

12th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

13:45 Wincanton

Country Lady

11st 0lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, pressed leader 3 out, lost second before 2 out, no extra from last

3/1

Form: 7-780

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lasted just two races with Dan Skelton and has shown nothing in two runs for this yard; goes handicapping with much to prove.
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6th

12

20th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:10 Taunton

Irlandais

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Lasted just two races with Dan Skelton; beaten 17l into fifth on handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) and looks up against it.

12/1

5th

10

1st Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

13:45 Wincanton

Irlandais

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Lasted just two races with Dan Skelton and has shown nothing in two runs for this yard; goes handicapping with much to prove.

14/1

12th

7

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 3

13:45 Exeter

Irlandais

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Kayley Woollacott

Didn't last long with Dan Skelton and he was 66-1 when tailed off in a maiden at Wincanton three weeks ago.

100/1

Form: /8-3P3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Point and chase (2m4f, soft) winner; 0-8 over hurdles but made the frame returned to this discipline over 1m7f here last time and this trip should suit him better.
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6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Tribesmans Glory

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Won off this mark on good ground at Warwick last May; only effort of note this year was his third at Chepstow in March; others safer.

12/1

5

21st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Warwick

Tribesmans Glory

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Pulled up on heavy ground on two of last three appearances but between those he ran a big race when third on good ground at Chepstow (2m3f); back on a sound surface today and only 2lb higher than when landing this prize in 2024; respected.

10/1

4th

5

21st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Warwick

Tribesmans Glory

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Pulled up on heavy ground on two of last three appearances but between those he ran a big race when third on good ground at Chepstow (2m3f); back on a sound surface today and only 2lb higher than when landing this prize in 2024; respected.

10/1

Form: 97P-90

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
His 125-1 second in a maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in April 2021 remains his standout piece of form; two lengthy absences since then and has shown little in handicaps.
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8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

3rd

14

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:52 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Chris Down

pressed leader early, raced in second after 3rd

16/1

Form: -2P664

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Chasing the last twice, being the last to finish on both occasions; hasn't been the easiest to predict over hurdles but he has placed form off higher marks.
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8th

2

1st Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

13:45 Wincanton

The Plimsoll Line

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jeremy Scott

Chasing the last twice, being the last to finish on both occasions; hasn't been the easiest to predict over hurdles but he has placed form off higher marks.

7/1

4th

4

19th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

12:50 Wincanton

The Plimsoll Line

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

raced in third, struggling and lost position after 4 out, weakened after 3 out

12/1

Form: 0-227P

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Still lightly raced; shown some promise on good ground and reportedly found good to soft too slow when pulled up in his second handicap at Exeter in November; needs conditions to dry out but not without hope.
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10

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Newton Abbot

Bala Brook

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Out of a sister to the stable's top-class chaser Cue Card but hasn't progressed since twice finishing runner-up in 2m5f non-handicaps here last summer; underwent wind surgery before falling at Wincanton when outpaced at the time, though that was on soft ground; tongue-tie tried last time is retained and he might yet turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 67-P02

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran surprisingly well from 22lb out of the weights when virtually upsides Nordic Tiger at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) which was easily his best form yet; only 4lb wrong here and 11lb lower than last time; has to be considered.
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6th

12

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

13:52 Wincanton

Freddie Fleetfoot

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Carroll Gray

Gave good account when close fourth over C&D (good; also suited by soft) in November but was below that form at Taunton last month and is now 0-16 over hurdles; 1lb wrong; others preferred.

16/1

11

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Freddie Fleetfoot

10st 2lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: Carroll Gray

Made the frame twice (2m, soft/good) in spring 2024; now returns from a lengthy absence but he'll have possibilities if ready to roll.

10/1

Form: 17-P56 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden (good) and a handicap (good to soft) over 1m7f here last year but hasn't offered a great deal in his last four outings; others safer.
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4th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Universal Secret

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Helen Nelmes

In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player.

5/2

2nd

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Helen Nelmes

Pulled up in his first two starts this season but he returned after another wind operation with a win over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added; Hatos second) in February; up 6lb but he remains feasibly treated and has claims if he can back up that last run.

100/30

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Helen Nelmes

Went close here (about 2m, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's 0-9 over fences and his two runs this term have been troubling; has his first start following wind surgery, with a tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces of latest start; needs a revival.

25/1

Non-runners

Enforcement

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £354.90
Straight Forecast £263.01
Tricast £2319.05
Trifecta £2018.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Country Lady

LAMBOURN:

Nordic Tiger

RP RATINGS:

The Plimsoll Line

The Star:

Universal Secret

The Guardian:

Tribesmans Glory

The Times:

Nordic Tiger

Telegraph:

Nordic Tiger

POSTDATA:

Country Lady

WEST COUNTRY:

Country Lady

Daily Mail:

Country Lady

Daily Mirror:

Country Lady

The Sun:

Country Lady

Daily Record:

Country Lady

D Express:

The Plimsoll Line