October 06 / 16.25 Kelso

16.25

Good

Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Qual’) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Qual’) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3258-8 CD

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Down the field in eighth on his last two starts in the spring; however, he can go well fresh and is on a handy mark in a race he won in 2022 (good); not discounted.
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7th

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Rickety Gate

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Pulled up on soft ground at Ayr last month but this race is much less competitive and the quicker surface ought to suit him better; made the frame on his previous three outings and has each-way claims at least.

8/1

10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Rickety Gate

10st 2lb

J: Ella McGarry

T: Nicky Richards

Exposed five-time winner who ran perfectly well back from an absence at Carlisle but it's never ideal being 5lb out of the weights in this competitive a handicap.

16/1

4th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Rickety Gate

10st 8lb

J: Ella McGarry

T: Nicky Richards

Absent since a couple of placed efforts in Class 5 in the autumn; back up in grade but he won a Class 4 contest over C&D last April and is nicely weighted.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: P20-07

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
50-1 runner-up at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) in January on second handicap start but his form has gone the wrong way since.
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17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 554-1U BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
She was back down in trip and back on better ground when getting off the mark at the 11th attempt at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in June; stumbled and unseated back there next time before the race hotted up; there can be hope she'll be fine now back up in trip; can play a leading role if seeing it out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Sandy Thomson

Hasn't won for a while, but fair runs with cheekpieces on last two starts (fourth in mares' handicap over C&D on good on first occasion); each-way chance.

14/1

5th

5

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:00 Hexham

Theirshegoes

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Out of form towards end of last year but returned from three-month break with pretty good fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago, and it will be interesting to see whether this drop back in trip pays dividends.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 235355 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Now just 1lb higher than when winning at Hexham (2m, good) in June and he's fine at this trip; didn't run badly on his two starts at regular haunt Perth last month and he might not be far away.
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3rd

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Malangen

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent.

5/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Malangen

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran; 12-94, four of those wins coming at his beloved Perth; showed up well for much of the contest at Hexham (2m, soft; third, beaten 33l) on Saturday evening, before tiring markedly on the uphill climb; the better ground is in his favour here but this is a quick turnaround.

11/1

3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Malangen

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won ten of his 82 races, including over this C&D in June 2024 (good); should be all the better for last month's reappearance run at Perth; interesting.

12/1

Form: 624/S5

Last run: 130 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2021-22 form and he's one to watch in the betting on this third start back from a long absence; however, he was soundly beaten at Cartmel in May last time and others have less to prove.
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4

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Be The Difference

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Three-time winner this season (2m5f-3m; soft) but subsequent defeats would suggest that the handicapper may now be in charge.

7/1

Form: 222

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
3m good-ground point winner who has finished second on all three rules starts (2m/2m4f, good-soft); in good hands and it will be no surprise if she has a part to play on handicap debut.
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3rd

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

OGradys Hill

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Beaten between 15l and 58l in seven starts for this yard, six of those handicap chases; the blinkers did nothing last time.

14/1

5th

8

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

OGradys Hill

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Best effort for current stable came when a well-held third at Taunton (2m2f, good) in March but her overall profile remains disappointing; the blinkers need to spark significant improvement.

33/1

5th

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:55 Market Rasen

OGradys Hill

10st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Not disgraced when third (well held in the end) at Taunton (2m2f, good) last month but generally disappointing for new stable this season and now 0-10 under rules.

7/1

Form: 7PP-69

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has displayed very little among his nine starts; has had wind op prior to this stable debut and a transformation is needed.
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9th

8

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Luminaries

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Ewan Whillans

Four-time hurdle winner but he generally struggled over fences in the autumn and was tailed off back in this sphere at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track but he's 6b lower than for his last win and he's 3-3 over C&D.

12/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Luminaries

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Won four times over hurdles at up to 3m, all on good/good to soft, latest at Kelso in May (3m, good); not as good over fences so far, having pulled up on first occasion and finished 33l behind runner-up Sir Carnegie at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, good to firm); visor replaces cheekpieces; should improve.

8/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Luminaries

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Won four times over hurdles at up to 3m, all on good/good to soft, latest at Kelso in May (3m, good); not as good over fences so far, having pulled up on first occasion and finished 33l behind runner-up Sir Carnegie at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, good to firm); visor replaces cheekpieces; should improve.

8/1

7/1

Form: /P44P- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Didn't really shine on his first four British runs earlier this year, following a long absence; however, he's had wind surgery prior to today's stable debut (has left Rose Dobbin) and he won two chases in France in 2022; not ruled out off a reduced mark.
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9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle

Iwa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but he is 0-8 in Britain; modest form this season and although he's already come way down the weights, others still have more pressing claims; blinkered on last two starts.

14/1

9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle

Iwa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but he is 0-8 in Britain; modest form this season and although he's already come way down the weights, others still have more pressing claims; blinkered on last two starts.

14/1

4th

6

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Iwa

10st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but is 0-7 in Britain; travelled strongly in the lead for a long way in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) last month but weakened in the home straight and was beaten about 17l in the end; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

Form: -97448

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Posted a couple of reasonable fourths at Perth (2m4f, good) in August/September and continues to drop down the weights; however, he was soundly beaten at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.
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6

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Carrarea

11st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Posted a couple of reasonable fourths at Perth (2m4f, good) in August/September and continues to drop down the weights; however, he was soundly beaten at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

8

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

Carrarea

10st 13lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Should be well handicapped and recent efforts a little better, going down by about 10l in two 2m4f handicaps at Perth (on good).

14/1

4th

1

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:48 Perth

Carrarea

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Well handicapped on old form and his latest fourth over C&D was a step in the right direction; whether he'll back that up remains to be seen.

6/1

Form: -02880 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row here (2m5f/2m2f, good) last September and good second at Perth this June; however, he's been well beaten on his last three outings (here latest) and a major turnaround is required.
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6th

11

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Hasn't the best of win records (4-43 over hurdles), last win coming over 2m2f here in September 2023; good fourth over 2m5f here last month, but tailed off last time; 10lb out of the handicap.

33/1

12th

16

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 218y

Class 5

15:42 Carlisle

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: William Young Jnr

Returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 behind Looking Splendid at Kelso (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; however, it's over two years since this 10yo last won and he's even further out of the handicap this afternoon.

20/1

10th

11

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Darkest Day

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won twice here (including over C&D) in 2023 but this year's pointing form is uninspiring and he has struggled back over fences and hurdles in last three starts; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove.

40/1

Form: 32-354

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close at Perth (2m4f, good) in August 2023 and is now 2lb lower, but she hasn't threatened on her last three runs and is now 0-26.
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9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Nastasiya

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Went close at Perth (2m4f, good) in August 2023 and is now 2lb lower, but she hasn't threatened on her last three runs and is now 0-26.

7/1

4th

8

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Nastasiya

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

25-race maiden across both codes but she's often run well over hurdles (went very close over 2m4f here in August 2023) and she's shaped this season as though she'll be well suited by today's first crack at 3m.

7/1

5th

10

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:22 Stratford

Nastasiya

11st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Safely held on the Flat last month and now 0-24 under all codes but finished well for third over hurdles on stable debut at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in May and has travelled from Scotland for this race; one to consider.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.70
Straight Forecast £30.87
Tricast £143.78
Trifecta £277.10

Selections

Telegraph:

O'Grady's Hill

SPOTLIGHT:

Theirshegoes

POSTDATA:

Nastasiya

The Times:

Rickety Gate

D Express:

O'Grady's Hill

Daily Mirror:

O'Grady's Hill

The Sun:

O'Grady's Hill

Daily Record:

O'Grady's Hill

RP RATINGS:

Theirshegoes

The Star:

Theirshegoes