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Mali Robyn Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Mali Robyn Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4400-

Last run: 137 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No closer than 21l in his first four runs but he's had wind surgery ahead of handicap debut and is related to some useful winners.
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5th

6

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Melton Mossy

11st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m5f on a sound surface; 1-2 over fences; won a three-runner chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) when last seen in March; encouraging record after a break; up 3lb and is unexposed as a chaser over this trip; player.

6/1

1st

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:47 Wincanton

Melton Mossy

11st 5lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

5-19 over hurdles, with all wins gained on good/good to firm; well beaten on last month's chasing debut at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) but will be much better suited by today's quicker conditions and may yet have a future over fences.

6/1

6th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Melton Mossy

11st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

5-19 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November; makes chasing debut from fairly tough mark, though, and does not have a good record on soft ground.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 0P5-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Never showed much on the Flat and it's been a similar tale over hurdles, including a handicap here recently for which he was 80-1.
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6

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:43 Ludlow

Seren Y Teigr

10st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Trailed Dunstall Rambler and Haafback on Wincanton's chasing debut, but he wasn't done with when falling two out at Sedgefield latest, despite which he's eased 2lb more; not ruled out; blinkers replace visor.

14/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

4

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Seren Y Teigr

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Runner-up off 3lb higher over hurdles at Ffos Las last May but pulled up in November and tailed off when 40-1 at Wincanton on last month's chase debut; dramatic improvement is needed in a first-time visor.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 06/0P/ D

Last run: 502 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had four goes over hurdles (the latest 502 days ago) and he never appeared to fancy it; capable Flat performer but well beaten at Salisbury two weeks ago.
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3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

Ocean Heights

11st 6lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Bumper and four-time Flat (1m2f/1m4f) winner who is ideally suited by fast ground; respectable fourth on AW when last seen in February and he's on a workable mark back over hurdles; needs close look for in-form yard.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:18 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Out of the frame in all four starts since returned to the AW, but his fifth of ten over 1m2f here in December suggested that all may not be lost; now 6lb lower than for that effort and 8lb lower than when last successful; interesting.

11/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Ocean Heights

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Now 6lb lower than for his two turf wins last May, but he's finished down the field in last six starts and last three have been at this track (1m2f/1m4f); others preferred.

16/1

Form: 1P2-23 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
12lb lower when winning over fences in February but has posted three good runs on the bounce now, the last two over hurdles (2m, good to soft); sure to be involved if holding his form.
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4th

6

30th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:08 Ffos Las

Thatza Dazzler

11st 8lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

12lb lower when winning over fences in February but has posted three good runs on the bounce now, the last two over hurdles (2m, good to soft); sure to be involved if holding his form.

11/4

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

3rd

9

18th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:03 Uttoxeter

Thatza Dazzler

10st 12lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Soft ground 2m chase winner in February, when 12lb lower; went close in that discipline (2m3f, heavy) on his penultimate start and also when back over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) latest; up 5lb; respected.

6/1

Form: 447-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW but at least competitive under both codes on his last two runs, latterly beaten about 8l at Hereford (2m, good); each-way claims.
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6th

4

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since his 3yo days but has gone close a few times over C&D; patchy since returning from an absence, cracking late in first-time cheekpieces latest having made a lot of the running.

16/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Lingfield (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won two C&D handicaps at the end of 2022, but 0-25 since; fourth in a couple of similar contest last month including over C&D and holds frame possibiltities again with cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

3

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

OUR TIP

Form: /5U6-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Disappointing six-race maiden who failed to raise his profile when a weak 7-1 chance on handicap debut at Southwell (2m, good); effectively off the same mark as, although down 3lb, they claimed that last time.
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1st

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Mersey Street

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March.

12/1

7th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Mersey Street

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix.

10/1

2nd

3

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Mersey Street

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise.

13/8

Form: 264PP- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Modest bumper winner; seems to need good ground so could leave his recent troubles (on good to soft and heavy) behind; this mark isn't beyond him.
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3rd

6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

8lb out of the weights when prevailing by 2l over C&D ten days ago for which he carries a penalty; therefore, 1lb lower now, but whether he'll back that up remains to be seen.

3/1

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

Fair third over hurdles last September but struggled in that sphere subsequently and soundly beaten on recent chase debut here; 0-15 over hurdles/fences and 9lb out of the handicap this afternoon.

14/1

7

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:40 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

0-14 over hurdles, having been pulled up on his last two outings; might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but looks far too risky.

25/1

Form: 4/38-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden formerly with Fergal O'Brien; possibly flattered under a positive ride when beaten only 4l on his recent handicap debut at Market Rasen (2m, good; 40-1).
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8th

7

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Record Art

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Fergal O’Brien

Improver over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien, winning at Taunton (2m) and Market Rasen (2m4f) in the first half of 2025; 14-1 for his return to the Flat at Yarmouth last month (11.5f, good to firm) and dropped away having been hassled up front; today's longer trip should be in his favour given stamina over hurdles.

10/1

7

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Record Art

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Big personal best over hurdles in June when running away with a 2m5f Market Rasen 0-100 (good; RPR 111); no Flat runs since 2021-22 in France and only ever once beaten under 20l, but British Flat mark appropriately realistic and he's a danger to all if recent cheer translates to this code.

9/4

1st

3

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Record Art

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won in pretty good style at Taunton (2m, good to firm) in April, having rejoined Fergal O'Brien, and will be fine over this trip, but disappointed when warm favourite at Worcester last month and now has a point to prove.

9/2

Form: /9F0-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Signs were more encouraging before falling here in February but he's been back into modest mode the last twice.
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10th

10

30th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:08 Ffos Las

Howdy Partner

10st 6lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Nikki Evans

Signs were more encouraging before falling here in February but he's been back into modest mode the last twice.

50/1

12

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:35 Ffos Las

Howdy Partner

10st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Nikki Evans

Still in contention before falling at third-last flight over C&D (heavy) in February but was tailed-off 66-1 shot at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month and is now 0-8 over hurdles.

50/1

11th

12

7th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:35 Ffos Las

Howdy Partner

10st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Nikki Evans

Still in contention before falling at third-last flight over C&D (heavy) in February but was tailed-off 66-1 shot at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month and is now 0-8 over hurdles.

50/1

Form: 98-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in his first two races but was under 10l away in a Stratford maiden three weeks ago (good) and that gives him some impetus ahead of handicap debut;
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9th

2

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

Dannys Friend

11st 8lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Michael Scudamore

Fifth foal; closely related to 2m4f chase winner Thunder In Milan, half-brother to very useful chaser Kiltealy Briggs; dam unraced sister to Grand National winner Ballabriggs; likely to need longer trips to be seen to best effect and probably best watched on debut.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.60
Straight Forecast £40.34
Tricast £181.89
Trifecta £249.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thatza Dazzler

Daily Mail:

Danny's Friend

Telegraph:

Come To Pass

The Times:

Ocean Heights

Daily Mirror:

Danny's Friend

RP RATINGS:

Thatza Dazzler

POSTDATA:

Thatza Dazzler

The Guardian:

Thatza Dazzler

The Sun:

Thatza Dazzler

The Star:

Thatza Dazzler

Daily Record:

Thatza Dazzler

D Express:

Come To Pass