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Deepbridge Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £5133
  • 0m 7f 127y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Deepbridge Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 601993

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent; won off 2lb lower at Haydock in June (1m, good) but had virtually refused to race on previous start; ran better at Haydock last week despite hanging left throughout; each-way chance if on best behaviour.
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9th

12

(2)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sucellus

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual course scorer, including this trip off 10lb higher in autumn 2022; hasn't fired lately so will need first-time blinkers (which are added to regular tongue-tie) to have a revitalising effect.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sucellus

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.6f/9.5f) who has dropped 7lb lower than when last successful, but his efforts since returning from a lengthy absence last May raise doubts as to whether he can take advantage.

20/1

8th

4

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sucellus

9st 11lb

J: George Rooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear

13/2

Form: 034221

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had a couple of useful efforts to her name in France (1m2f/1m1f; soft/good) before an easy win at Newmarket in August (1m, good to firm); up 8lb but is a player.
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11th

1

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Windsor

Angels Whisper

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Amy Murphy

dwelt start, ridden over 2f out, never on terms (jockey said mare was never travelling. trainer further reported the mare was unsuited by the good, good to soft going and would prefer a firmer surface)

14/1

9th

1

(4)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Angels Whisper

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Amy Murphy

raced wide, towards rear, headway and prominent 3f out, ridden on outer over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

3/1

Form: 008074 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made all to win this race off 1lb higher last season (soft) having also won it in 2019; fair fourth at Thirsk last week and may well complete a three-timer in this race.
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12th

2

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Parys Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time C&D winner (the latest last May) who scored at Redcar last November; however, this 9yo has been tailed off over C&D on both outings this season and a dramatic turnaround is needed.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:22 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

10/1

12th

9

(6)

12th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

Improved for his first run last season but won this two years ago on his reappearance (good to firm); last season ended with a win at Redcar (1m, heavy) and this four-time C&D winner could play a leading role if ready to rumble on his comeback.

8/1

Form: 251660 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner on Newcastle AW (7f) and at Beverley this year (7.5f, good to firm); well handicapped but his recent form is not inspiring.
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6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Saisons DOr

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

Form: 4008-7

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when seventh at Haydock on return from a break last week (5f, good to firm) but all his wins have come at 5f/6f and he has never run up to his best over 7f or further.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 00590-

Last run: 351 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Quite useful for Sir Michael Stoute, but not at his best for Gary Hanmer last season, including in cheekpieces on final start; headgear retained and is back from a break, but others look stronger.
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8th

6

(9)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Leicester

Ledham

9st 8lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Gary Hanmer

always towards rear, outpaced and lost touch over 2f out, soon got well behind, tailed off

33/1

11th

3

(11)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ledham

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

always towards rear

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -04332

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three good runs on last three starts, including a third here (7f, good) and a nose second at Brighton 18 days ago (7f, good to firm); up 2lb but has won off higher marks in the past so is one with a chance.
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9th

9

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madrinho

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Getting long in the tooth now and hasn't won for a while but chased home Reel Power in C&D classified race in July and was close second to He's Our Star in that grade over 7f here last month; probably won't be far away.

15/2

2nd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

7/1

Abandoned

Form: -66004

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a C&D novice in September (good) when with Brian Meehan; best run this time when close fourth off this mark at Wolverhampton (about 1m) last week; could go well with Simon Walker booked.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

Form: 0/1-39

Last run: 174 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has won three times on the AW but tailed off on only run on turf; hard to fancy on return from a break.
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10th

5

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Peruvian Summer

11st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: John Stimpson

Three-time winner on the Flat but no win since 2021; struggled off lowly marks last year and has left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career.

100/1

11th

11

(10)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

50/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peruvian Summer

10st 4lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: John Stimpson

Three AW wins, on Fibresand and Tapeta elsewhere but having a slow time of it over a variety of trips in 2023; continues best watched.

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 14-855 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate on turf for Richard Fahey and although not disgraced on Southwell AW last time (7f; third start for Patrick Morris) he faces a stiff task from 7lb out of the handicap.
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16th

16

(10)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:10 Chester

Pacino

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Morris

prominent, pushed along but lost ground quickly from 3f out

33/1

10th

8

(10)

13th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pacino

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Morris

prominent, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when edged left over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong (jockey said gelding stopped quickly)

14/1

Verdict

There are plenty of storms around at present and lightning could strike for the third time in this race with PARYS MOUNTAIN who is taken to follow up his wins in 2019 and 2021. Angel’s Whisper looks his main threat.[Colin Russell]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Parys Mountain

NEWMARKET:

Angel's Whisper

The Times:

Ciotog

Telegraph:

Brian The Snail

The Guardian:

Ciotog

The Sun:

Ciotog

Daily Express:

Angel's Whisper

Daily Mirror:

Angel's Whisper

Daily Record:

Angel's Whisper

RP Ratings:

Parys Mountain

POSTDATA:

Parys Mountain

THE NORTH:

Parys Mountain

Daily Mail:

Parys Mountain

The Star:

Parys Mountain