October 09 / 13.58 Sedgefield

13.58

Good

Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Fairlight Studios Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 33

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Fair third in a Downpatrick novice on hurdles debut in July (2m2f, good; hung left throughout) when with Philip Rothwell; subsequently sold for £6,000 and was well beaten on stable debut at Fontwell last month (2m3f, good to soft; pulled hard); drop in trip may suit.
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1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Strictly Tango

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, outpaced after 3 out, rallied home turn, keeping on when fell heavily 2 out

9/2

6th

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Strictly Tango

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, not fluent 4th, headed before 5 out, not fluent 3 out, weakened from 2 out

5/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 54

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form at up to 1m7f on the Flat in France; fair efforts both runs over hurdles, pulling too hard on first occasion but last time finishing 5l fourth of eight at Cartmel (2m1f, soft; form fair); a possible.
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1st

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

18:15 Hexham

Kingston Narcissus

10st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won over hurdles in a first-time tongue-strap (retained since) at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December; however, two below-par runs have followed and he now goes over fences; others may have more potential.

10/1

11th

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Kingston Narcissus

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Enhanced his good record at Sedgefield when winning there in a first-time tongue-tie on Boxing Day on his first crack at 2m4f (good to soft); however, tailed off at Catterick since on soft ground he should have handled, and he needs to bounce back with a visor now added.

20/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 81 D

Last run: 123 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros 3yo in May 2023; improved markedly on debut run when 28-1 winner of Bangor bumper in June (2m, good); half-brother to two winning jumpers, including owner's Saylavee; interesting on hurdles debut.
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4th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Sayva

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bumper and dual hurdles winner; disappointing in last two appearances but may tap back into earlier progress, provided he takes well to chasing; by no means written off.

7/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed quite useful form at up to 1m2f on the Flat for Fozzy Stack and James Fanshawe; not disgraced at Chester on debut for current yard and an interesting hurdles debutant.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 2/5 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two bumper runs 819 days apart for Willie Mullins, best form when second at Killarney on debut (2m1f, good; 6-4 favourite); not so good next time and sold £3,500 in August; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
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5th

1

9th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

13:58 Sedgefield

Felix Summus

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two bumper runs 819 days apart for Willie Mullins, best form when second at Killarney on debut (2m1f, good; 6-4 favourite); not so good next time and sold £3,500 in August; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.

8/1

5th

4

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:18 Downpatrick

Felix Summus

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Has a long absence to overcome but was only narrowly denied on his debut at Killarney and the winner is now a five-time winner under rules; market confidence would be welcomed.

5/4

Form: 5-1 C

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D bumper for Tom Weston in May (2m1f, good; second won next time); sold £9,000 later in the month; quite interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
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3rd

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Leader Wing

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Lost out in a tight finish over C&D (soft) in December and creditable third to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; fine on good ground) on latest outing; hurdles score has gone to 0-14, though.

4/1

3rd

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Leader Wing

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Sedgefield bumper winner (2m1f, good) in May 2024; runner-up (beaten 2l) in a division of this last year, and lost out in a tight finish at Musselburgh (3m) in December; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) next time; must enter the thinking in a weak race.

7/2

100/1

Form: P8-

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest performer on the Flat and no better in two runs over hurdles; best watched.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two Irish points; well-beaten 18-1 shot on hurdles debut at Hexham in June (2m4f, good, 18-1); more needed.
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3rd

4

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Florita

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but found her mark over fences, winning twice over an extended 2m3f at Market Rasen (good to soft/soft); flopped, however, as favourite trying 3m at that track six weeks ago.

11/4

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:30 Market Rasen

Florita

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A dual runner-up in points, she cut little ice over hurdles but has found her mark over fences, winning twice around here over 2m3f; promises to stay 3m and holds solid claims.

11/8

Form: 0-

Last run: 333 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper on debut; has since shown ordinary form at up to 1m2f on the Flat; best watched on jumps debut.
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5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Has three wins on AW, including two here (one over C&D); tends to race freely and needs to settle better to fulfil his potential; second over hurdles two weeks ago.

8/1

2nd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Knight Of Magic

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Gained a third win on the AW in February (1m6f) but regressed in his last four starts; 0-6 as a hurdler and returns to this discipline for the first time since pulled up in a handicap last summer for Chris Grant; hardly solid but this is a poor race.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Successful three times (1m3f, 1m4f and 1m6f) this January/February, with the last two wins at this track; way below form on last two outings (headstrong on Saturday) but he has bounced back before.

6/1

Form: 0F7-

Last run: 367 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fair form for Jane Chapple-Hyam on the Flat at up to 1m2f in 2022; hasn't done as well since including over hurdles and has plenty to prove on return from a year off.
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6

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Poor maiden who came in only 11th in 2m Hexham novice when last seen out in May; others appeal much more.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £8.32
Trifecta £26.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sayva

RP RATINGS:

Strictly Tango

POSTDATA:

Sea Legend

D Express:

Leader Wing

WEST COUNTRY:

Sayva

Daily Mail:

Sayva

Daily Mirror:

Sayva

The Sun:

Sayva

The Star:

Sayva

Daily Record:

Sayva

The Times:

Strictly Tango

The Guardian:

Strictly Tango

Telegraph:

Sea Legend