November 12 / 14.25 Hereford

14.25

Good

Sunshine Radio Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 194y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Sunshine Radio Handicap Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -02221 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Prolific winning pointer (4-7); consistent since switching to racing under rules for Matt Sheppard; up 5lb for last month's C&D win (good) but can potentially continue with that forward momentum before the rain arrives; every chance he'll be in the thick of things.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 5lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won at Newcastle in October and not disgraced when sixth here last time; could go well but others in better form.

16/1

6th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won a five-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (2m4f, good) but had been pulled up on previous start and was pulled up on only start since (good to soft); this ground should suit better but he's not easy to work out.

7/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Moodofthemoment

11st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won three times over fences for Matt Sheppard; yet to score for present yard, but two fair runs when in the frame at Sedgefield in September (2m/2m3f, good); never travelling when pulled up on same track last time (3m5f); a possible.

6/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 88-622

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; has found one stronger in each of his two starts for this trainer, including when beaten less than a length (Cawthorne Banker fourth) on recent chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good); up 3lb; Sam Twiston-Davies takes over from 7lb claimers; merits respect.
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3

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Superbolt

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Acts on soft; has form figures of 22113 since switched to fences, the wins at Ludlow (3m) and Leicester (2m6f); lacked fluency back at Ludlow (2m4f) last time but still ran creditably; solid chance.

5/1

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

Form: 774452 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
No win since summer 2022 but has slipped down the weights and was only just worn down at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) latest; made a respiratory noise there (now fitted with tongue-tie) and back up 4lb; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Fat Sam

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: David Dennis

Good-ground specialist who was useful in his prime for Chris Down; without a win since 2022, though, and recent point form for David Dennis is not inspiring (refused to race on latest appearance).

16/1

6th

7

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Fat Sam

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Winless since summer 2022 but he's generally reliable and often placed, though he has to be forgiven a lesser effort at Worcester (2m4f, good) last time; not the force of old, but he's handicapped accordingly and capable of bouncing back.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2P-353

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden (placed on various occasions for Dan Skelton); kept on from off the pace on recent Southwell (2m4f, good; 9-2) stable/chase debut; now 2lb lower, and has another 3lb removed through the claim of Jack Hogan; isn't without a chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.

4/1

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

In great form on good ground this spring, winning twice and running well in between; raised only a further 2lb for Wincanton performance (3m1f) last time; likely to remain competitive.

5/2

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Mahler Moon

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury last March on good to soft; dug deepest to get off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) and ran well last week at Exeter, for all that only two got round (he was hampered by the faller).

7/4

Form: -21474

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Kempton (2m) and Fontwell (2m1f); slow progress over fences (0-2), but did offer fractionally more behind Superbolt at Ludlow (2m4f, good; fourth); fully entitled to strip fitter, with the O'Neill horses generally flying.
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5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.

25/1

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Needed considerable help from the handicapper before winning twice last year and has looked badly out of sorts on both appearances this year; usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; can't be supported with any confidence.

10/1

10th

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Wetherby

Cawthorne Banker

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Disappointing on last two starts but he won twice in the second half of last year (2m, good to soft/good) and the fact his stable is enjoying a very productive month suggests he is well worth a second look.

13/2

Non-runners

Estacas, Iron dEx

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £5.26
Trifecta £22.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Superbolt

TOPSPEED:

Moodofthemoment

RP RATINGS:

Cawthorne Banker

WEST COUNTRY:

Superbolt

The Times:

Superbolt

The Guardian:

Superbolt

D Express:

Superbolt

Daily Mirror:

Superbolt

The Star:

Superbolt

Daily Record:

Superbolt

POSTDATA:

Moodofthemoment

Telegraph:

Moodofthemoment

Daily Mail:

Moodofthemoment

The Sun:

Moodofthemoment