October 20 / 17.30 Sedgefield

17.30

Good

bet365 Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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bet365 Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 12l when fifth in March in both of his Irish maiden points (3m, soft to heavy); however, those looked warm races and his useful dam won a bumper; interesting contender on rules debut.
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1st

1

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Count Of Vendome

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Dual bumper winner who hasn't been out of the first two over hurdles and his defeat two runs back was at the hands of a useful horse; odds of 1-4 last time and that win told us little, but he brings momentum into this handicap debut.

5/2

1st

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:42 Doncaster

Count Of Vendome

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

A fairly useful dual bumper winner who has made a promising start in this sphere, landing C&D novice in February before advancing his form when second of five under a penalty at Bangor (2m) 16 days ago; holds major claims.

4/7

2nd

1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Count Of Vendome

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won two bumpers and also ran well in a Listed race at Cheltenham; narrowly denied on his hurdle debut here (soft) but comfortably went one better as an odds-on chance at Doncaster (good to soft); talented and going the right way.

11/8

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut in point-to-point bumper in January (2m, good) then won one the following month (2m, soft); bought for £32,000 in April and could have a part to play on this rules debut.
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1

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

18:16 Market Rasen

Swingingonthesteel

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Dual bumper winner (peak RPR 102); turned over at short odds on hurdles debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, maiden) last November and things haven't got any better since; tongue-tie is added for handicap debut (appropriate level) but with plenty to prove.

8/1

8

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:10 Carlisle

Swingingonthesteel

11st 9lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point-to-point bumper winner (2m, soft) who landed two rules bumpers last season (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft); however, he's been unable to transfer that promise to hurdles on his two outings this term.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 0-

Last run: 193 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in April on his sole start but was sent off at just 6-1 and he had an excuse (stumbled over a path mid-race); trainer's horses run well here; not written off.
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3rd

1

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

20:20 Fontwell

Berkshire Lad

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Placed in 2m Southwell maiden (good to soft) in February and also shaped with promise when sixth over that trip on handicap debut at Ffos Las (good) last month; upped in trip today; should still have a bigger run in him.

14/1

6th

4

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Berkshire Lad

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

in touch with leaders, prominent behind clear leader 3rd

10/1

6th

4

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Berkshire Lad

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Oliver Signy

in touch with leaders, prominent behind clear leader 3rd

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, beaten 15l when sixth of ten on recent bumper debut at Warwick (2m, good); improvement needed but this point winner may be capable of considerably better; the hood worn last time is left off; watch the betting.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Clearisthewater

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Irish point winner in May 2024 (3m, good); best rules run when second in a Plumpton novice hurdle in December last year (2m, good to soft); reportedly made a respiratory noise and stopped quickly when pulled up on chase debut at Hereford last time (2m5f, good); tongue-tie now tried; bit to prove.

12/1

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Clearisthewater

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Irish point winner in May 2024 (3m, good); best rules run when second in a Plumpton novice hurdle in December last year (2m, good to soft); reportedly made a respiratory noise and stopped quickly when pulled up on chase debut at Hereford last time (2m5f, good); tongue-tie now tried; bit to prove.

12/1

1

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:12 Hereford

Clearisthewater

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Wouldn't have enjoyed the slow ground in two maiden hurdles before finishing a remote second in a Swedish hurdle three weeks ago, as was his second place in a Plumpton novice last winter; plenty too prove now sent chasing, though he did win a point.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, good to yielding) in April and in-form trainer does well in bumpers; strong claims on rules debut.
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8th

9

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February and he returned to form when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, good) since but not written off for a trainer who has a good recent record in this race; one of two for the yard.

11/2

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Karton Plein

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won his maiden here 13 months ago when making all; twice placed in four subsequent handicaps but does look a tad high in the ratings.

5/1

3rd

8

19th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Lingfield

Karton Plein

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Made all in Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) last February but unable to build on that performance in three autumn handicaps (2m-2m4f), albeit his penultimate run was fairly good; reportedly not suited by soft, heavy in places ground when pulled up last time; has a point to prove.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1, down the field on debut in slowly run bumper over C&D (good) in May; it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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11th

16

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Dartmhor

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Last of seven in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 15 days ago; very hard to make a case for in his bid for a maiden win from 4lb out of the handicap.

25/1

7th

7

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:18 Sedgefield

Dartmhor

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Chris Grant

0-6 over hurdles but made encouraging seasonal debut when third of six here (2m5f, soft) in December, and can probably be excused for finding 2m7f on heavy ground too taxing at Newcastle in January.

5/1

4th

11

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Dartmhor

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Didn't achieve much during last season's first campaign but he rallied when 6l third of six at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) on last month's reappearance and the step up in trip could be a positive for this lightly raced 6yo.

9/1

Form: 9

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when 13l ninth of ten in slowly run bumper over C&D (good) in May on debut; others are preferred.
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3rd

9

3rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Dartie Bay

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

took keen hold, pressed leader, lost second run-in, kept on

25/1

7th

8

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:25 Newcastle

Dartie Bay

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Chris Grant

Down the field in both bumpers; has struggled on both hurdle starts.

100/1

7th

8

28th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

14:25 Newcastle

Dartie Bay

11st 5lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Chris Grant

Down the field in both bumpers; has struggled on both hurdle starts.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 150 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to five winners and he showed some ability when seventh of eight at 14-1 on debut at Market Rasen (2m, good) in May; open to improvement and he's not ruled out on this second start.
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9

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Seven-race maiden over hurdles but produced his best effort yet when third at Perth (2m4f, good) latest; 1lb lower now and he's one to consider if able to back that up.

13/2

3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his three runs this term, weakening into a well-held seventh back from a break at Sedgefield 23 days ago.

25/1

7th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Modest maiden hurdler; has offered little in his two runs this term, only eighth of ten over C&D in November; cheekpieces are reached for after a layoff.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; brother to useful 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner Sam's Gunner; dam placed in bumpers, from useful family; there's potential in his pedigree and he can't be ruled out on debut.
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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Sams Falcon

10st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

He hasn't had a lot of racing but there have been grim results to his four handicaps; moves up from 2m4f and has headgear first time.

50/1

11th

13

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Sams Falcon

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Hasn't had a lot of racing but was pulled up on chase debut in December and has offered nothing back over hurdles.

40/1

16

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Sams Falcon

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Didn't take to fences when making his handicap debut last month and was beaten over 30l back over hurdles three weeks later; still early days in this sphere but he needs to show more.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam point winner, half-sister to 2m4f/2m5f chase winner Mylesfromwicklow (RPR 134), out of bumper/2m hurdle winner (109); a watching brief is advised on debut.
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4th

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Boom Boom Boris

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Last of ten in bumper at Sedgefield for Mike Sowersby 19 months ago; placed in a couple of points last spring and fell early in a point in March; hurdling debutant.

100/1

10th

4

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:30 Sedgefield

Boom Boom Boris

11st 1lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

First foal; dam point winner, half-sister to 2m4f/2m5f chase winner Mylesfromwicklow (RPR 134), out of bumper/2m hurdle winner (109); a watching brief is advised on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Chica Princesa

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Payout
Exacta £25.70
Straight Forecast £26.33
Trifecta £198.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Karton Plein

The Times:

Chica Princesa

Telegraph:

Swingingonthesteel

POSTDATA:

Karton Plein

D Express:

Karton Plein

Daily Mirror:

Karton Plein

The Sun:

Karton Plein

The Star:

Karton Plein

Daily Record:

Karton Plein