October 17 / 16.03 Wincanton

16.03

Good

Fitzdares Telephone Betting Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 5f 82y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Fitzdares Telephone Betting Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 211133

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Prolific summer over 2m1f-2m4f on Jersey (good, good to firm) and value for closer than three parts of a length on this month's stable debut at Southwell (2m) after going markedly wide turning in; mark unchanged and she acts on anything, so just a case of whether this new trip is within range.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Diplomatie

11st 10lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won for Harry Derham at Wincanton (2m5f, good) a year ago and returned from latest spell in Jersey with close second under regular rider Victoria Malzard at Ludlow (2m5f, good to firm) this month; won't be favoured by any rain but, otherwise, has solid claims.

8/1

7th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Diplomatie

11st 10lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Harry Derham

Won for Harry Derham at Wincanton (2m5f, good) a year ago and returned from latest spell in Jersey with close second under regular rider Victoria Malzard at Ludlow (2m5f, good to firm) this month; won't be favoured by any rain but, otherwise, has solid claims.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2220P-

Last run: 180 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Ended last term with two well below-par efforts, albeit with one in a Grade 3; fared okay on his one visit here and pedigree backs up the move to this trip, but perhaps still a pound or two too high.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Thank You Maam

12st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 3

14:30 Warwick

Thank You Maam

11st 8lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix.

5/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Thank You Maam

11st 4lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 7-4327

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Weighted to run Hillsin closer than the length-and-a-half margin of their Worcester clash in June (2m4f, good) but modest form away from that venue; offered nil returned to the Flat last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

3rd

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

Emanate

10st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 4432-P

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
No problems with the step up to this trip when a near-2l second at Hereford in April off 3lb lower; may require rain, having not been at her best on either start on good ground, markedly so latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Mistral Milly

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: D J Jeffreys

Yet to win (0-10); is now rated 6lb lower than when runner-up at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft; for Emma Lavelle) over two years ago; reportedly bled from the nose when fourth of six at Warwick (2m; in an added tongue-tie) seven weeks ago; risks attached.

12/1

4th

4

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Warwick

Mistral Milly

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

She's on a competitive mark on what she showed in 2024 for Emma Lavelle and she was returning from a long absence when tailed off at 80-1 at Haydock three weeks ago; however, it's hard to be confident about her claims.

14/1

14/1

Form: 36-193

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
May have run No Way Pedro closer at Fontwell latest (3m2f) but for being hampered turning in; still 3lb above a winning mark, however, and untried over this short a trip since spring 2022; first class 4 handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Danzini

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

Has won good-ground handicaps at 3m and 3m2f; hard to dismiss off this mark despite being below par the last twice.

10/1

7th

9

21st Aug 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Danzini

10st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Keiran Burke

Safely held over C&D in June but that was her first start for seven months and she's now back on the same mark as when winning at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last spring; contender if she comes on from that reappearance run.

12/1

Form: 139501

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Behind Hillsin and Emanate at Worcester in June (2m4f) but has since scored over stayers' trips both there and at Fontwell (latest start) during a busy season; below form on worse than good to soft; return to his career-high mark demands more and the drop in distance isn't necessarily a plus.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

6th

7

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

No Way Pedro

11st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

midfield

7/1

Form: 1-1122

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Transformed by last winter's wind surgery, running as well as ever when 2l second at Worcester (2m7.5f, good) latest; nudged up another 1lb for that, but solid case again, especially if the ground remains good.
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Verdict Starting price

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Hillsin

11st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alan Jones

Won in a small field at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October but holding his form is becoming troublesome; risky enough.

10/1

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

16:30 Exeter

Hillsin

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alan Jones

Won three in a row for Alan Jones in 2024 and now returns to former trainer after three defeats for Richard Hawker, which included one placed effort; nothing wrong with his mark.

6/4

Form: 35-130

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
On a career-low mark when recording a Stratford win on June's stable debut (2m, good), the rise for which has appeared tough on the admittedly limited subsequent evidence; more is needed from him.
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No Results Found

Form: 66-225

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has travelled and jumped better again since headgear went on, with cheekpieces appearing to be his preferred aid; this race is easier than his one previous C&D handicap assignment (Class 3); no ground issues.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:33 Fontwell

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Joe Tickle

Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted.

6/1

2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:33 Fontwell

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 12lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Joe Tickle

Kept on for respectable third at Worcester (2m7f, good; no threat to easy winner) 12 days ago and will be suited by today's longer trip but often looks unenthusiastic, and it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task today; cheekpieces refitted.

6/1

3rd

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Thirtyfour Thirty

11st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

This time last year he posted back-to-back seconds over 3m2f on good ground at Fontwell and Warwick; well handicapped on that form but he hasn't been running well of late.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.60
Straight Forecast £37.34
Tricast £289.45
Trifecta £241.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diplomatie

The Times:

Hillsin

TOPSPEED:

Emanate

The Star:

No Way Pedro

Telegraph:

Hillsin

Daily Mail:

Hillsin

The Sun:

Hillsin

Daily Record:

Hillsin

RP RATINGS:

Diplomatie

POSTDATA:

Diplomatie

LAMBOURN:

Diplomatie

The Guardian:

Diplomatie

D Express:

Diplomatie

Daily Mirror:

Diplomatie