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AK Bets Best Price Premier League Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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AK Bets Best Price Premier League Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.40
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 67674-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three slow-ground maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m1f) towards end of last season and seems rather harshly treated for this handicap debut, but improvement is possible if the quicker ground suits.
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9

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

14:25 Kelso

Fosters Fortune

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Won at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December and continued to run well when upped in trip the next twice (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft); also effective on good ground; this unexposed 6yo holds each-way claims once more.

10/1

3rd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Fosters Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

towards rear, good headway and pressed leader before 2 out, hit last, lost second run-in

4/1

3rd

3

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Fosters Fortune

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

towards rear, good headway and pressed leader before 2 out, hit last, lost second run-in

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 30598-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in three Irish bumpers for Dermot Weld last year but has made underwhelming start to hurdling career for Dianne Sayer; safely held when eighth on recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, soft); drops back in trip in need of improvement.
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2nd

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Sattam

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up.

5/6

1st

8

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sattam

10st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 34P4P-

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Struggled to cope with heavy ground at Hexham in March and now 0-11 over hurdles; arrives here with a bit to prove but is now 7lb lower than when keeping on well for third over C&D (good) in October; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces.
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6th

10

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Brians Jet

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

0-16 over hurdles but all five of this season's runs were respectable and he continues to edge down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers here; probably won't be far away.

12/1

6th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

19:50 Market Rasen

Brians Jet

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing fourth 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

Form: 4273P-

Last run: 290 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-15 over hurdles; seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when second in selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last May but returns to racing under rules after three very underwhelming point runs.
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3rd

4

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Clean Getaway

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Usually saves his best for Sedgefield, where he won over fences in April (subsequent fourth was over hurdles); two visits here has produced a second place; no surprise to see him run well.

13/2

4th

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:45 Sedgefield

Clean Getaway

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hurdle (including C&D) and chase winner here and won a chase over the equivalent trip here latest, when on the same mark; well treated if able to translate that form back to this sphere; big player.

5/2

Form: 64444-

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.
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7th

5

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

Copper Fox

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter in June 2022 (2m, good); some fair efforts over fences and hurdles without winning since, last time finishing creditable fifth in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (2m1f, good; cheekpieces tried); headgear retained; worth considering.

13/2

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

5th

4

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Copper Fox

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Did not progress after winning maiden hurdle in June 2022 but gave pretty good account when close fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip with tongue-tie and cheekpieces both refitted; one to consider.

4/1

Form: 96853- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Seven-time hurdle winner (twice over C&D); no longer the force of old but took good step back in right direction when keeping-on third at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month and is another 1lb lower here; respected.
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6th

5

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:55 Uttoxeter

Lucky Lover Boy

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well held at Worcester last time; scored over C&D earlier in June, taking Uttoxeter record to 2-4; still well treated on peak form and has possibilities back here.

7/1

7th

2

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Worcester

Lucky Lover Boy

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

in touch with leaders

7/2

Form: 3/775-

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well beaten after racing too freely in three slow-ground novice/maiden hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) for new stable in January/February but showed promise in good-ground bumpers for Mick Appleby in 2022, and looks very interesting now back on a sound surface and dropped back in trip for handicap debut; hooded for last two runs; tongue-tie and cheekpieces added today.
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3rd

11

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Zuul

10st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

19-race maiden who has been absent since some underwhelming chase runs in the autumn (bled from nose on latest outing); not the most obvious answer on this return to hurdling.

12/1

4th

5

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:30 Sedgefield

Zuul

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win in 12 starts over hurdles; his chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was respectable and was pulled up early at Perth when only 9-2; could feature with the cheekpieces back on (visored for last three races).

11/2

6

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Zuul

10st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-12 over hurdles but made quite pleasing start to chasing career last week, finishing third in race won easily by a handicap blot at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); has a fighting chance here if able to build on that performance.

7/1

12/1

Form: 64236-

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30.
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8th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Hide Out

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Danny Brooke

Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30.

12/1

8th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Hide Out

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Danny Brooke

Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30.

12/1

6th

6

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Wetherby

Hide Out

10st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Danny Brooke

0-29 under all codes but hasn't been with current stable long and posted a good effort when second at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in January; not in same form over fences there last month but still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: P0347-

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two races won by very progressive rivals in January (both 1m7f, soft) but was well beaten over 2m4f here in March and is now 0-15 over hurdles; others appeal more.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

Milajess

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained a breakthrough success at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and has continued in very good form, third of 12 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; cheekpieces replace blinkers and she's a likely player after a break.

4/1

3rd

6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Milajess

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.

12/1

2

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Milajess

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Beat last weekend's winner Tara Iti at Sedgefield in April (2m1f, good); similar form in finishing second the last twice and although some 13l behind Auntie Maggie in her penultimate race, she has a hefty swing in the weights with that rival; regularly partnered by Joshua Thompson.

4/1

10/1

Form: 5P003- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2021 and patently not the force of old but proved he retains a modicum of ability when placed at Perth (2m, soft) last month, and today's better ground ought to be in his favour.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: 959-

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat maiden who was well beaten at triple-digit odds on all three hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m2f, soft); combination of lowly opening handicap mark and switch to good ground offers some hope of improvement today; 3lb out of the weights.
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

Form: 870P7/

Last run: 437 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.
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13

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Eddie Mush

10st 11lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Sue Smith

Did not show a great deal over hurdles in 2022-23 season and, following a long absence, was tailed off at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month.

33/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

12th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

20:05 Sedgefield

Eddie Mush

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Sue Smith

Pulled up when 66-1 for handicap debut in February (2m3f, good; wore cheekpieces) and didn't show much when back in novice company later that month (1m7f no headgear); still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £117.80
Straight Forecast £82.73
Tricast £376.63
Trifecta £597.00

Selections

THE NORTH:

Lucky Lover Boy

RP RATINGS:

Iolani

Telegraph:

Sattam

D Express:

Brian's Jet

Daily Mail:

Copper Fox

SPOTLIGHT:

Zuul

The Times:

Hide Out

The Guardian:

Lucky Lover Boy

The Sun:

Lucky Lover Boy

The Star:

Lucky Lover Boy

Daily Record:

Lucky Lover Boy

TOPSPEED:

Iolani

POSTDATA:

Iolani

Daily Mirror:

Iolani