June 14 / 17.15 Market Rasen

17.15

Good

Block Free Services Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Block Free Services Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 254-03 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Back on track behind the thriving Mermaids Cave at Cartmel latest (2m1f, good to soft) and the return to further is not an issue; still 15lb above her sole winning mark, but that success did come at this course.
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5th

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Spot On Soph

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November and same story at Catterick last month on her sole run since; however, she may have needed that latest outing and runs off the same mark as for her win at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in September; yard's horses are running well and she's not discounted.

7/1

7th

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Spot On Soph

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November last time, but she'd enjoyed a predominantly consistent spell previously and maybe a break will have helped; has won here twice over fences; not ruled out on her return.

10/1

Form: 5452- BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Stepped up for the switch to a handicap and longer trip (nearer 2m4f including rail movements) at Stratford latest, albeit outpaced by a bigger-priced stablemate late; 4lb rise without winning isn't ideal, but further additional yardage looks all to the good (point scorer over further).
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4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Finn Lough

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two 3m handicap chases on good to soft last season; slow to find his form this term, but good run at Musselburgh last time (2m7f, soft); chance.

11/4

2nd

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Finn Lough

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has a slight question mark over current form but a revival would put him in the picture; gained most recent win off 1lb higher last February.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5149-2 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Uneven profile since November's C&D score off 3lb lower (good to soft) and not generally easy to win with, though last month's Hereford stayers' second wasn't far short of his best; considered.
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5th

10

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Charles St

11st 5lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quirky customer who doesn't tend to find much when it matters and is placed far more often than he wins; ran well when third at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) last month and remains on a workable mark, but is very frustrating.

8/1

3rd

7

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Charles St

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Infrequent winner even when he runs well, as has been the case in his last two handicap hurdles; soft ground against him on the Flat most recently.

6/1

Form: 32U-83

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Still not convinced he's too accommodatingly handicapped despite a further 1lb drop, but last month's Uttoxeter third (2m, soft) represented a good step up on his British debut effort, and all other place finishes (in Ireland) were gained over right-handers about as sharp as this track.
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4th

10

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Skip Mahler

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Still not convinced he's too accommodatingly handicapped despite a further 1lb drop, but last month's Uttoxeter third (2m, soft) represented a good step up on his British debut effort, and all other place finishes (in Ireland) were gained over right-handers about as sharp as this track.

12/1

3rd

4

26th May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Skip Mahler

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

0-10 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and, following a break, was safely held on recent stable debut at Warwick (2m, good); that run might have done him good but others have more pressing claims here; hood refitted; suited by good and soft ground.

10/1

3rd

4

26th May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Skip Mahler

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

0-10 over hurdles when trained in Ireland and, following a break, was safely held on recent stable debut at Warwick (2m, good); that run might have done him good but others have more pressing claims here; hood refitted; suited by good and soft ground.

10/1

Form: 3410-6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Cashed in a career-low mark in a Catterick 0-105 in March (2m3f, soft); this looks easier than both assignments since, though whether she's shown quite enough in defeat in either to interest here is moot.
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4th

2

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Could Be Trouble

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Scored at Haydock (2m5f) in March and largely in good nick since, though she beat only one in 2m4f Worcester handicap hurdle 33 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

14/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Could Be Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

First-time visor and enjoyed a soft lead when winning at Haydock (2m5f, good) in March; bumped into one when second last time but that still completed a subsequent run of double-figure defeats.

9/1

Form: 3/1-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 15 on last month's Ffos Las handicap debut (2m4f, good), chopped for space late on but not at all unlucky; still retains low mileage, and proven effectiveness on soft may yet come in handy tonight.
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6th

9

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Queen Antoinette

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Sixth of 15 on last month's Ffos Las handicap debut (2m4f, good), chopped for space late on but not at all unlucky; still retains low mileage, and proven effectiveness on soft may yet come in handy tonight.

10/1

6th

4

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Queen Antoinette

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Placed in Worcester bumper on debut in summer 2021 and returned from long absence to win five-runner novice hurdle at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in October; this is a much deeper race on handicap debut but she has plenty of scope for further progress and can evidently go well when fresh.

7/1

6th

4

15th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Queen Antoinette

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Placed in Worcester bumper on debut in summer 2021 and returned from long absence to win five-runner novice hurdle at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in October; this is a much deeper race on handicap debut but she has plenty of scope for further progress and can evidently go well when fresh.

7/1

Form: 84F-74 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Raised highest mark defied another twice more in 2023, both times over 2m4f at Musselburgh (good to soft); consistency an issue since, albeit over less suitable trips the last twice; revival not implausible.
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4th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.

9/2

5th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Last win came off a 5lb lower mark at Market Rasen in June last year (2m4f, good); not at her best last time but has a chance on her previous run when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft).

9/1

10th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Lone Star

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Scored at Market Rasen (on good ground) last June and she returned from a seven-month absence with a very good third of nine over C&D 11 days ago; this C&D winner can go very well off an unchanged mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: /33P-5 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Winning a handicap of any sort continues to prove just beyond him, but hope lies with this drop back from 0-125 class and a mark which is at a two-year low; no trip or ground issues.
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No Results Found

Form: 326-31 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Uttoxeter win latest (2m4f, soft) was rich reward for his commendable consistency; not too easy to recommend for a follow-up given the previous win drought of over four years, but better place claims than many.
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6th

6

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:47 Uttoxeter

Mcgowans Pass

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on soft ground over 2m4f here last May but has suffered three serious defeats in the meantime and he's a 14yo now.

14/1

6th

6

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:47 Uttoxeter

Mcgowans Pass

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on soft ground over 2m4f here last May but has suffered three serious defeats in the meantime and he's a 14yo now.

14/1

5th

8

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:00 Uttoxeter

Mcgowans Pass

10st 9lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

disputed lead, not fluent 3rd, lost position after 4 out

16/1

Form: /2PP-4

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Several place finishes at 1m7f-2m in 2023 off up to 10lb higher, but not at all convincing over this sort of trip since, be that on soft or good ground; others more persuasive.
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5th

1

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

14:00 Huntingdon

Mamoon Star

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Out of form earlier in the year and offered little when fitted with blinkers on last month's reappearance; cheekpieces the chosen headgear here and, although he's become well handicapped, he has plenty to prove.

12/1

8th

5

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Worcester

Mamoon Star

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well handicapped on some of his 2022-23 season form but ended last year with two poor efforts and was soundly beaten on both outings this spring; blinkered for this first attempt beyond 2m5f; revival needed.

16/1

Form: 21P64- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Good-ground 2m4f winner in each of the past two summers, but below par following the latest of those off marks that shouldn't have proven prohibitive; returns from six months out with a mixed record fresh.
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3rd

6

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Presenting Pete

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: John Mackie

towards rear, in touch with leaders 6th, outpaced when left in third 2 out, no impression approaching last, no match for first two

10/1

3rd

6

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Presenting Pete

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: John Mackie

towards rear, in touch with leaders 6th

10/1

3

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:30 Catterick

Presenting Pete

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: John Mackie

0-4 over fences but now 4lb lower than when clear second on chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good to soft) in October and certainly didn't run badly when fifth at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last month; drops in grade today; must be considered.

7/1

Non-runners

Jaxonne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £21.84
Tricast £120.52
Trifecta £164.40

Selections

The Times:

Finn Lough

RP RATINGS:

Jaxonne

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen Antoinette

TOPSPEED:

Skip Mahler

The Star:

Lone Star

Daily Mail:

Charles St

D Express:

McGowan's Pass

Telegraph:

Finn Lough

The Guardian:

Finn Lough

Daily Mirror:

Finn Lough

Daily Record:

Finn Lough

POSTDATA:

Jaxonne

The Sun:

Queen Antoinette