October 17 / 15.07 Carlisle

15.07

Good To Soft

Whitehall Turret Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3539.9
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Whitehall Turret Club Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2222- BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
He's finished second on all four starts (2m, soft/heavy; three over hurdles), the latest at Hexham in April when beaten just a nose; takes on some interesting opponents today but can give another good account.
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3rd

13

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

I Wish You

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form to get off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February; hit with a 7lb rise but the short-head runner-up Diamond Dealer went one better next time and this 6yo is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

I Wish You

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last December and won in good style when favourite for his bumper debut at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) in April; one of two runners for stable that won this last year with the useful Making Headway; could play a leading role on first hurdle start.
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4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Gentleman Bill

12st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Promising over hurdles last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form from the end of last year; however, he's finished down the field over fences/hurdles on his last two starts; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

13:37 Bangor-on-Dee

Gentleman Bill

11st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual 2m hurdle winner (once here) last season who showed considerable promise over fences towards end of last year; suffered a fall and a heavy defeat last month but now reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark; completely unexposed over this sort of trip under rules; interesting.

5/1

8th

10

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Gentleman Bill

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fairly useful bumper/hurdles scorer who shaped well on his chasing debut when third in 2m Aintree handicap in October; has failed to build on it though in three subsequent outings, falling at the ninth fence at Doncaster (2m4f) nine days ago; has something to prove now.

8/1

Form: 10/P0- D

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers (2m, soft/good) in 2022-23 and he may be able to rediscover that promise at some stage; however, he struggled last season on his two hurdle starts and has to leave those efforts miles behind.
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3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

8th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:55 Haydock

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who has made all in Flat handicaps this year at Southwell (2m, AW) and Chester (1m6f, heavy); he did it easily last time and, while the form perhaps shouldn't be taken at face value, a 6lb rise isn't overly harsh; could make another bold bid.

13/2

Form: 0-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed on two of his six starts in points but well beaten when back under rules at Hexham recently and others are preferred.
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10

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

13:15 Market Rasen

Some Bro

10st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Comfortably held in two novice hurdles for new yard; Irish point form (six runs) included two placed efforts and two falls, so he brings mixed messages to chase debut.

14/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 224 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
0-13 on the Flat and well beaten at 100-1 over C&D in March on his sole hurdle start; he's hard to fancy.
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2nd

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Vampire Slayer

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid.

14/1

3rd

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Vampire Slayer

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again.

100/30

1st

4

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:42 Sedgefield

Vampire Slayer

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect.

5/2

Form: 08

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in May/June in both bumpers; hurdle debut.
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8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

8th

8

3rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 3

13:18 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

always behind

200/1

7th

9

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:07 Carlisle

Bellmount Lady

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in May on the second of his two starts in Irish maiden points, but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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4

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Didntgotwenty

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

On the up since fitted with cheekpieces and he readily got off the mark in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh last month; hiked up 9lb but he seems sure to go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip.

15/8

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Last run:

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first on debut in Irish mares' maiden point (3m, yielding to soft) in May and sold for £15,000 later that month; Gentleman Bill may be the yard's chief hope but she's one to watch in the betting.
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4th

13

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:55 Newcastle

Windsor Wife

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

50/1

8

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:48 Wetherby

Windsor Wife

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dead-heated for first in an Irish point but has shown little under rules and she's 21lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; cheekpieces tried.

14/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his debut third in Kempton bumper (2m, soft) to win easily at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in April when last seen; he's a likeable prospect and is a strong candidate on hurdle debut.
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3rd

8

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Woodland Park

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list.

7/1

Form: 6- BF

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has a pretty useful pedigree and was sent off 3-1 favourite for his debut in a bumper at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last November; he was soundly beaten in sixth and has been absent since, but he's in top hands and it will be interesting to see if he attracts market support.
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1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed; has run a couple of fair races over hurdles, notably when third in a Uttoxeter maiden in December (2m, soft); however, beaten 47l on handicap debut over C&D last time (good; 33-1) and needs to improve markedly on that to take a hand.

25/1

1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

20:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed; has run a couple of fair races over hurdles, notably when third in a Uttoxeter maiden in December (2m, soft); however, beaten 47l on handicap debut over C&D last time (good; 33-1) and needs to improve markedly on that to take a hand.

25/1

8th

2

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Yhprums Law

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

May have been placed but for penultimate-flight fall on hurdling debut in October and again showed promise next time; final run was disappointing but that's not done his mark any harm and has to be of interest on handicap debut; all hurdles runs on soft ground.

7/1

Non-runners

La Marquise

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £8.69
Trifecta £18.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Woodland Park

POSTDATA:

I Wish You

SPOTLIGHT:

La Marquise

The Guardian:

Woodland Park

The Star:

Woodland Park

Daily Record:

Woodland Park

Daily Mail:

I Wish You

D Express:

I Wish You

The Sun:

I Wish You

LAMBOURN:

La Marquise

The Times:

La Marquise

Daily Mirror:

La Marquise