17.48

5/1 (Won)

Win: £3.50
Place: £1.60

Form: 4/P34-

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Ex-David Elsworth and then Sylvester Kirk; fared okay on chasing debut at Newcastle (third, beaten 12.5l by Six One Nine) in December, and also a creditable fourth at Warwick (2m, good; beaten 4.25l) a fortnight ago; still low mileage, so can't be discounted in this newly applied tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	6th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 5	15:30 Bangor-on-Dee Tropical Talent 10st 8lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	In fairly good form over fences this spring and now 3lb lower than when going close in C&D (good) hurdle race in September; cheekpieces didn't appear to help much when used once last year but they're given another whirl today; big player if all goes to plan.	5/2
5th 6	6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5	17:48 Worcester Tropical Talent 10st 9lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.	11/4
5th 6	6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5	17:48 Worcester Tropical Talent 10st 9lb J: Henry Brooke T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero	Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.	11/4

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6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

10st 8lb

In fairly good form over fences this spring and now 3lb lower than when going close in C&D (good) hurdle race in September; cheekpieces didn't appear to help much when used once last year but they're given another whirl today; big player if all goes to plan.

5/2

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

10st 9lb

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

10st 9lb

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

2nd

6

Augharue

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

12/1

Place: £3.20

Form: PFP5P-

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Having just his second start over fences when headed close home at Hexham (2m, soft; from a 7lb higher mark) last October; subsequent form figures (PFP5P) make for poor viewing, so all hopes are pinned on the combination of a 77-day break and this sounder surface unlocking extra.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 5	11th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5	14:58 Sedgefield Augharue 10st 11lb J: Sam Coltherd T: Stuart Coltherd	0-21 under all codes; succumbed only in closing stages after bold bid to make all at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in October but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings (cheekpieces added last time) and returns from 102-break with quite a bit to prove.	7/1
6	29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4	14:55 Musselburgh Augharue 10st 2lb J: Ross Chapman T: Stuart Coltherd	pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out	11/2
6	29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4	14:55 Musselburgh Augharue 10st 2lb J: Ross Chapman T: Stuart Coltherd	pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out	11/2

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2nd

5

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

10st 11lb

0-21 under all codes; succumbed only in closing stages after bold bid to make all at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in October but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings (cheekpieces added last time) and returns from 102-break with quite a bit to prove.

7/1

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

10st 2lb

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

10st 2lb

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

3rd

2

Libby

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

8/1

Place: £3.40

Form: 67344-

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

22-race maiden; not straightforward and didn't jump with fluency at Fakenham (2m, good; fourth of five, beaten 15.5l) last time, so it's no surprise to see a visor fitted; hasn't had many opportunities over fences (0-3) though, and does continue to ease in the weights.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 3	29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5	19:50 Cartmel Libby 11st 4lb J: Jamie Hamilton T: Rebecca Menzies	0-5 over fences and 0-24 overall but has posted two pretty good efforts to finish third in a visor this month, latterly at Perth (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; major player if judged on that evidence.	5/1
3rd 5	15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4	18:22 Perth Libby 10st 3lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Rebecca Menzies	soon raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, lost ground approaching last, lost second inside final 110yds	7/2
3rd 5	15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4	18:22 Perth Libby 10st 3lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Rebecca Menzies	Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden who fared better at Sedgefield last Friday (first-time visor; has worn cheekpieces) despite again not jumping well; this mark should be within range when she puts in a decent round.	7/2

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Starting price

7th

3

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

11st 4lb

0-5 over fences and 0-24 overall but has posted two pretty good efforts to finish third in a visor this month, latterly at Perth (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; major player if judged on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

10st 3lb

soon raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, lost ground approaching last, lost second inside final 110yds

7/2

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

10st 3lb

Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden who fared better at Sedgefield last Friday (first-time visor; has worn cheekpieces) despite again not jumping well; this mark should be within range when she puts in a decent round.

7/2

OUR TIP

4th

1

Six One Nine

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

5/2

Form: 21131- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Progressive chaser who seems to handle most conditions; three wins since December, the latest when upped in trip at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) last month; more required from a 4lb higher mark, but he adores this track and will have no issue dropping back in trip; key player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2	5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5	16:30 Newcastle Six One Nine 11st 7lb J: Sean Quinlan T: Chris Grant	led at steady pace, headed before 7th	4/1
4th 2	5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5	16:30 Newcastle Six One Nine 11st 7lb J: Sean Quinlan T: Chris Grant	led at steady pace, headed before 7th, no extra and lost second before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out	4/1
7	3rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4	16:30 Newcastle Six One Nine 11st 0lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Chris Grant	Won all three starts at Newcastle (2m and 2m4f; good and heavy) between December and April last season and was back on track when close up here two starts ago; unseated since; didn't appear to want beyond 2m4f earlier in career but times may have changed now.	6/1

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Starting price

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

11st 7lb

led at steady pace, headed before 7th

4/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

11st 7lb

led at steady pace, headed before 7th, no extra and lost second before 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

4/1

7

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

11st 0lb

Won all three starts at Newcastle (2m and 2m4f; good and heavy) between December and April last season and was back on track when close up here two starts ago; unseated since; didn't appear to want beyond 2m4f earlier in career but times may have changed now.

6/1

5th

3

Dream Jet

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

11/1

Form: 1668P-

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Stratford winner (2m2f maiden hurdle, good; 7-2) last summer, when said to have appreciated the sounder surface; moderate since, failing to respond kindly to the switch to fences (0-3); jumped poorly in cheekpieces - now discarded - when pulled up at Fakenham in February.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 3	19th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4	18:20 Hexham Dream Jet 11st 9lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Brian Ellison	Has a decent record here (231413) but usually needs a run under his belt to hit form after a break; this will be his first run of the year but his course record means he cannot be ignored.	9/1
2	4th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 65y Class 4	18:30 Sedgefield Dream Jet 11st 13lb J: Craig Nichol T: Brian Ellison	Career best when winning at Hexham (1m7f) in May, his third success over fences, all at about 2m; didn't match that despite finishing second next time but it was a solid return, back from a small break, when keeping on for fourth of seven at Market Rasen (2m1f, also good) 19 days ago; has weakened over this trip and beyond before but it looks worth exploring again.	7/2
2	16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4	18:23 Market Rasen Dream Jet 11st 13lb J: Craig Nichol T: Brian Ellison	C&D winner who produced a career best at Hexham (1m7f, good) in May when landing his third chase win but well-held when second of five finishers at Perth (2m, good) in June; consistent sort who may have benefitted from the short break and is not out of this.	4/1

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Starting price

3rd

3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

11st 9lb

Has a decent record here (231413) but usually needs a run under his belt to hit form after a break; this will be his first run of the year but his course record means he cannot be ignored.

9/1

2

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

11st 13lb

Career best when winning at Hexham (1m7f) in May, his third success over fences, all at about 2m; didn't match that despite finishing second next time but it was a solid return, back from a small break, when keeping on for fourth of seven at Market Rasen (2m1f, also good) 19 days ago; has weakened over this trip and beyond before but it looks worth exploring again.

7/2

2

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

11st 13lb

C&D winner who produced a career best at Hexham (1m7f, good) in May when landing his third chase win but well-held when second of five finishers at Perth (2m, good) in June; consistent sort who may have benefitted from the short break and is not out of this.

4/1

6th

10

Moves Like Monty

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

9/1

Form: PP6-

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Point winner (3m, good) who joined Laura Morgan for £36,000; poor efforts over hurdles, pulling up/tailing off on his three runs in this sphere; a switch to fences could potentially revive; consult the market for advice.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 9	19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5	14:05 Worcester Moves Like Monty 10st 4lb J: Adam Wedge T: L J Morgan	Good-ground Irish point winner; unexposed under rules but failed to build upon last month's fairly encouraging chase/handicap debut (2m1f) when pulled up 12 days ago (2m5f); drops back in trip here; hood removed.	10/1
10	7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5	14:18 Market Rasen Moves Like Monty 10st 10lb J: Adam Wedge T: L J Morgan	Good-ground Irish point winner who is unexposed under rules; just a respectable sixth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) but today's longer trip can unlock improvement; interesting.	14/1

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9th

9

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

10st 4lb

Good-ground Irish point winner; unexposed under rules but failed to build upon last month's fairly encouraging chase/handicap debut (2m1f) when pulled up 12 days ago (2m5f); drops back in trip here; hood removed.

10/1

10

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

10st 10lb

Good-ground Irish point winner who is unexposed under rules; just a respectable sixth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) but today's longer trip can unlock improvement; interesting.

14/1

7th

4

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

8/1

Form: 4314U- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Third to Six One Nine (beaten 8.5l but now 6lb better off) at Newcastle in January; successful over C&D (soft; with many fences omitted) next time, before a pair of lesser efforts (here and at Market Rasen); has the ability when it all clicks, although some risks are attached.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 10	19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5	20:50 Hexham Blue Bear 10st 8lb J: Oscar Palmer T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Ran well for a long way and seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was soundly beaten over that C&D 11 days ago and now has questions to answer again; drops back in trip with hood removed after one use.	11/1
7th 8	8th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5	16:52 Market Rasen Blue Bear 10st 6lb J: Oscar Palmer T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Chase winner in early 2024; generally disappointing since returning from long absence this year but ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth in C&D (good) contest won by De Deli Counter last month and has possibilities if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today.	5/1
4th 9	5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5	14:48 Market Rasen Blue Bear 10st 9lb J: Oscar Palmer T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith	Won over fences in 2024 (2m1f, soft) but soundly beaten in a hurdle race and two chases since returning from long absence in February; very unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to turn a corner.	10/1

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Starting price

5th

10

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

10st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

Ran well for a long way and seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was soundly beaten over that C&D 11 days ago and now has questions to answer again; drops back in trip with hood removed after one use.

11/1

7th

8

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

Chase winner in early 2024; generally disappointing since returning from long absence this year but ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth in C&D (good) contest won by De Deli Counter last month and has possibilities if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today.

5/1

4th

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen