May 10 / 17.18 Sedgefield

17.18

Good

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  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Download The AK Bets App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 421- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Continued his steady progress when off the mark over hurdles at Fakenham (2m maiden, good; 11-10 favourite) six weeks ago; penalised accordingly in a slightly stronger novices' contest; high on the shortlist.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Camarrate

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Camarrate

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago.

6/1

6th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Camarrate

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7U33/

Last run: 432 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins (1m6f-2m; good/good to firm) prior to being sold out of Richard Hughes's yard for 22,000gns; twice placed over hurdles (0-4), including in a Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, good; 9-2); interesting type for Patrick Neville, with Sam Twiston-Davies an eyecatching jockey booking.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark.

10/1

4th

7

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:10 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Made the frame in two handicaps at Catterick (1m7f/2m3f, good/soft) in January before respectable third in claimer there (1m7f, good); continues to edge down weights and might not be far away; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 31343- C

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
C&D bumper winner (soft) last November; has run to a reasonable standard since switching to hurdles, including when third over C&D (beaten 16l; 7-1) last time; needs more to make it third-time lucky over hurdles; stablemate of Rathgearan.
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9th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

1-21 over hurdles, her win coming at Catterick in February; creditable efforts on all three runs since, including when second over C&D last month (good); sound run at Perth last time (2m5f, good); chance.

6/1

4th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Chris Grant

1-20 over hurdles; neck second in a mares' handicap here last month (2m5f, good); each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

Vanilla Dancer

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just one win from her 19 hurdle starts but that came at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in February and she made a bad mistake when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) next time; she'll be fine now back up in trip and back on better ground, and could give a good account.

7/1

Form: 46/U3-

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got no further than the first on C&D hurdles debut (15-2) on Boxing Day, and did as well as could be expected when third (beaten 16l) to Dysart Enos at Doncaster the following month; in excellent hands, and wouldn't need to step forward too much to be competitive.
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7th

4

(2)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graze On Phoenix

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John & Sean Quinn

prominent on inner, weakened 2f out

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-French Flat racer (1m2f-1m7f); left Eric Libaud last November for 30,000euros; brother to the 2m hurdle winner Kingston Sunflower, so mildly interesting to see how he fares on first start for the locally based Rebecca Menzies.
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1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Kingston Narcissus

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over hurdles in a first-time tongue-strap (retained since) at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, two below-par runs have followed and he now goes over fences; others may have more potential.

10/1

11th

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Kingston Narcissus

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enhanced his good record at Sedgefield when winning there in a first-time tongue-tie on Boxing Day on his first crack at 2m4f (good to soft); however, tailed off at Catterick since on soft ground he should have handled, and he needs to bounce back with a visor now added.

20/1

Form: 26-

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win at Newcastle (12.5f, Class 6) last September; flattered by proximity to winner when runner-up on course hurdles debut (2m4f, soft) last November; next start - sixth of ten, beaten 31l - reportedly came too soon; only modest recent Flat efforts and one of three for Brian Ellison.
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12th

6

23rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:48 Hexham

Toscan Genius

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Won off basement mark on the AW in September but was towards rear throughout when making handicap hurdle debut in plating company last month (2m1f); goes beyond 2m4f for first time here.

25/1

8th

5

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Toscan Genius

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Low-grade Flat winner last summer; respectable second to short-odds favourite on hurdle debut in the autumn but subsequent hurdle/Flat form has been disappointing; makes handicap hurdle debut today.

8/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner (1m2f-12.5f); runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, Class 6; 15-2) a fortnight ago; reverts to hurdles (with the hood back on) hoping to build upon his opening February C&D third (soft; 33-1); stablemate of Toscan Genius and Away She Goes; each-way possibilities.
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10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

10th

6

(2)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:27 Newcastle (AW)

Oscar Doodle

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

Four-time AW winner including in this race in 2023; went close over 1m2f here in April but he's lost his way since and has been beaten 15l or more in three runs for current yard; cheekpieces are now reapplied and he needs a major revival.

12/1

Form: 8P-

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Carlisle bumper (2m1f, soft) in February, and pulled up when switched to hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, heavy; 100-1) a few weeks later; encounters better ground in newly applied headgear, but it's tough to consider this stablemate of Byron Hill.
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1

11th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Castlecomer Bill

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

prominent, lost position 6th, dropped to rear and weakened quickly with one circuit to go, pulled up before 7th

100/1

8th

3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Castlecomer Bill

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Tailed off in a Carlisle bumper (2m1f, soft) in February, and pulled up when switched to hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, heavy; 100-1) a few weeks later; encounters better ground in newly applied headgear, but it's tough to consider this stablemate of Byron Hill.

66/1

8th

3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Castlecomer Bill

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

Tailed off in a Carlisle bumper (2m1f, soft) in February, and pulled up when switched to hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, heavy; 100-1) a few weeks later; encounters better ground in newly applied headgear, but it's tough to consider this stablemate of Byron Hill.

66/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner (3m, good) who was sold for £28,000; has fared okay on first two starts for this trainer (who saddled a winner at Hexham on Saturday) without necessarily threatening to trouble the principals; others make more appeal.
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12

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Jingle Du Gouet

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Winning pointer who displayed significant promise on first two of three hurdling starts for Simon Waugh in the spring (2m4f/2m); a possible improver in handicaps for new stable.

20/1

4th

12

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Jingle Du Gouet

11st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

in rear

20/1

9th

5

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Jingle Du Gouet

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Simon Waugh

Point winner (3m, good) who was sold for £28,000; has fared okay on first two starts for this trainer (who saddled a winner at Hexham on Saturday) without necessarily threatening to trouble the principals; others make more appeal.

20/1

Form: PP-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modicum of ability for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat (0-3) in Ireland; pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft) for this trainer; no obvious reason as to why he should fare any better here.
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11th

4

(5)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Racquet Club

9st 8lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed ability in a Navan maiden (1m5f, good) in May 2022 but he missed 2023 and has struggled in four novice hurdles for new yard this year; now switches to a handicap back on the Flat but he has lots to prove; first-time blinkers.

20/1

8th

5

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:50 Cartmel

Racquet Club

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice hurdles this spring (2m-2m2f).

100/1

10th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Racquet Club

11st 3lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Dianne Sayer

Modicum of ability for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat (0-3) in Ireland; pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft) for this trainer; no obvious reason as to why he should fare any better here.

66/1

Form: 424/P-

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere.
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11th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Rathgearan

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Chris Grant

Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere.

20/1

11th

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Rathgearan

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Chris Grant

Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere.

20/1

5

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:00 Hexham

Rathgearan

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

in rear

40/1

Form: 67-

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two bumpers; dam was an AW Listed winner (7f-1m) and a half-sister to the 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Welcome Ben; encounters better ground (at a realistic level) for the switch to hurdling; monitor only.
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9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Away She Goes

10st 11lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.80
Straight Forecast £11.40
Trifecta £63.40

Selections

The Times:

Camarrate

Daily Mail:

Vanilla Dancer

POSTDATA:

Oscar Doodle

SPOTLIGHT:

Byron Hill

D Express:

Graze On Phoenix

The Star:

Vanilla Dancer

Telegraph:

Camarrate

The Guardian:

Camarrate

Daily Mirror:

Camarrate

The Sun:

Camarrate

Daily Record:

Oscar Doodle

RP RATINGS:

Byron Hill