September 22 / 15.50 Plumpton

15.50

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Friends & Family Remembering Norman Sharpe Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 1m 7f 195y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Friends & Family Remembering Norman Sharpe Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1P-915 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdle winner; just behind King's Castle when fifth at Perth (2m, good) last month but that was still a good effort, and he recently went close on the Flat; would probably prefer the rain to stay away but, otherwise, he's likely to be right in the thick of things.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1-71FF D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Tends to race too freely but is 5-9 over hurdles, the latest win gained in pretty good style at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June; fell on next two outings, latterly at first fence on chasing debut three weeks ago, but has claims here if her confidence has not been dented; tongue-tie added.
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2

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Stratford

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who gained two of her five hurdling wins over C&D and is well suited by good ground; absent since her very respectable third in Listed grade at Wetherby (2m, good) in November but has won when fresh before and has a big role to play here if fully tuned up.

4/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

2

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Carrigeen Kampala

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Headstrong front-runner who won a handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) in June and was a good second in a handicap at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September; however, she was only sixth of eight in a Listed race at Kempton (2m, good) a fortnight ago and looks vulnerable once more.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5P067- CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won major handicap at Newbury (2m, good) in February 2023 but was largely disappointing last season and needs to have been refreshed by his summer break; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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1st

2

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

15:50 Plumpton

Aucunrisque

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Not as good as he was but that's reflected in his mark and he knows his way around this place; returning from a break when third in this 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; could easily have a role to play.

7/2

3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Aucunrisque

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Not quite as good as he was but still a useful performer; placed on final two starts last season (2m hurdle/2m1f chase) and drops back in trip after looking stretched by 2m4f last month; probably best on good/good to soft but has won on soft; enters calculations.

13/2

2

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

18:20 Aintree

Aucunrisque

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Not quite as good as he was but still a useful performer; second off today's mark on latest hurdling start at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in March and also ran well when third in Sussex Champion Chase at Plumpton (2m1f, good) last month; well worth another crack at 2m4f; probably won't be far away.

4/1

10/1

Form: -34672 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner for Stuart Edmunds; started off for James Owen with two respectable Flat runs this summer and went down fighting when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good; first-time hood) on Friday; will be 7lb out of the weights if she makes a quick reappearance here, though.
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5

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:08 Stratford

Addosh

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Addosh

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped.

8/1

9

(3)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Addosh

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them.

25/1

Form: 221P8- CD

Last run: 153 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Last of nine on the Flat last week, after a break, but won C&D novice hurdle (good to soft) in January and his handicap run at Kempton (2m, good) in April was arguably better than eventual 22l defeat suggests; on a good mark; dangerous to ignore.
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9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

Form: -11112 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Very progressive this season, winning four in a row on good ground before going close at Perth (2m, good) last month; can cope if there's rain here and may yet have a bigger performance in him; respected.
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2nd

5

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Kings Castle

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) and Sandown (1m2f, good) last summer, but he wasn't able to build on those victories in three subsequent starts; absent since October but has place claims on this reappearance.

7/1

Form: 3-1425 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably by 9l at Stratford (2m, good) in June, after a layoff, and probably posted another career-best effort when rallying second to Enthused at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July; on tough mark now, though, and Worcester last month was a bit disappointing.
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2nd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Donnie Azoff

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Five-time hurdle winner, including over 2m5f here in October when ridden by Isabelle Ryder, form which gives him a solid chance; beaten 35l at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and needs to bounce back but he's won off a similar break in the past.

7/1

3

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

16:15 Hereford

Donnie Azoff

11st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Knows how to win and was close up in a Class 3 handicap last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) which was bordering on his best form; every chance.

15/8

3rd

9

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:05 Uttoxeter

Donnie Azoff

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

C&D winner in May (2m4f, good) when back from a winter break; lesser efforts the last twice and looks the stable second string.

20/1

Form: 11P6-0 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level when winning consecutive races during the winter, and was very respectable sixth at Aintree festival (2m, soft) in the spring; didn't fire in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen in July, though, and current mark demands a career-best run.
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3rd

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:58 Kelso

Rewired

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has come good off his much reduced mark and a 4lb rise for Hereford last time is more than fair (2m, good); one of his career-best runs was on soft so rain won't bother him.

11/8

3rd

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:58 Kelso

Rewired

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has come good off his much reduced mark and a 4lb rise for Hereford last time is more than fair (2m, good); one of his career-best runs was on soft so rain won't bother him.

11/8

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Payout
Exacta £65.00
Straight Forecast £67.01
Tricast £264.59
Trifecta £313.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

King's Castle

POSTDATA:

Enthused

RP RATINGS:

Aucunrisque

SPOTLIGHT:

Junkanoo

Telegraph:

Carrigeen Kampala

The Star:

Enthused

Daily Mirror:

Aucunrisque

WEST COUNTRY:

King's Castle

The Times:

King's Castle

The Sun:

King's Castle

Daily Record:

King's Castle

D Express:

Junkanoo