September 24 / 16.05 Market Rasen

16.05

Good

Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21124
  • 2m 0f 125y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4/2114 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Two wins earlier in the summer and made a fair fist of his handicap debut when fourth at Cartmel four weeks ago; needs to better that but probably still open to improvement.
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5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 17105- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Had been busy on the Flat this season, winning at York in May and running well on latest start at Ayr a week ago (RPR 91); well held when last seen over hurdles in the spring but still warrants serious consideration.
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3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Kihavah

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Very useful dual-purpose performer; runner-up in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and arrives on the back of a good effort on the Flat at Newmarket three weeks ago; very much one to consider back in this sphere.

11/4

8th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Kihavah

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Saw daylight all too late when strong-finishing fifth in this race last year (much better than his 2024 performance in it); Meydan this January/February did not yield much (stiff tasks) but he's now 4lb lower than this time last year, too well handicapped to be ruled out; rare run in cheekpieces.

10/1

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Kempton

Kihavah

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Useful on Flat and over hurdles; good second in notable summer handicap at Market Rasen on last attempt in this sphere; filled the same position, albeit comfortably beaten by Rubaud on same terms, in this contest 12 months ago; needs a personal best to go one better.

6/1

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12/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 32-716 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Back from a spell of chasing when just holding Castel Gandolfo in valuable C&D race in July (first time in cheekpieces) but flopped at Worcester next time; may bounce back but that latest effort needs forgiving.
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5th

4

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

16:35 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Resumed winning ways in 2m Worcester handicap hurdle last month; up 5lb now but he still can't be ruled out.

7/1

1st

1

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Pisgah Pike

12st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Close up at Newton Abbot on return from a long absence and didn't run at all badly in a Class 2 at Market Rasen; at this easier level he makes more appeal.

8/1

8th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Pisgah Pike

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has not seen a lot of racing since winning this two years ago off 4lb higher and he returned from an absence to be close up at Newton Abbot; could go well.

12/1

Form: 752-42 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Looked a shade unfortunate when narrowly beaten by Pigsah Pike over C&D in July (denied a clear run) and every chance on that run; moderate display on the Flat since and hasn't won as often as he should (2-19 in career); probably best if delivered as late as possible.
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11th

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Castel Gandolfo

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won small-field C&D event in June and was not beaten far in Summer Hurdle (a race he won in 2024) here in July; needs to up his game after two lesser efforts elsewhere but the return to this track is sure to suit.

33/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Worcester

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Had a win and two placings from three starts here (2m) in his younger days; won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D in July; form took a dip at Cartmel last time, though, and he's untried at this trip.

10/1

1

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:30 Cartmel

Castel Gandolfo

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won four-runner Market Rasen handicap (2m, good) off reduced mark in June and was not disgraced in competitive Summer Hurdle over that C&D last month; ran quite well on only previous visit to Cartmel (in 2023); could have a say.

12/1

Form: 31/13- CD

Last run: 387 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Landed valuable C&D prize in July 2021 (for David O'Meara) but beaten four times soon after; back from a year off on stable debut with a bit to prove; tongue-strap on for first time and cheekpieces (worn once in 2018) back.
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3rd

1

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Stonific

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Not firing on all cylinders this year but handicapped accordingly now and has been placed twice this month; suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

5/1

3rd

5

11th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:10 Ludlow

Stonific

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

held up in rear, hit 2nd

3/1

2nd

8

3rd Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Stonific

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Quite useful in his prime but has dropped a long way down the weights over the last year or so and did not look poised to capitalise when safely held at Market Rasen (a track he likes) on Saturday.

16/1

Form: 358-11

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Started handicapping on a lenient mark and has made the most of it; travelled well before beating Appreciate at Stratford and easily won a modest contest there last month; 11lb higher and in much deeper waters but dangerous to assume he won't prove up to the task.
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4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins on Tapeta at up to 2m last autumn/winter; ran okay over 1m4f here last week given he wants further.

12/1

Form: 111221 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has taken off in a big way over hurdles this season, notching his fifth win of the campaign in game style at Newton Abbot eight days ago; chased home Eagle's Realm in one of two defeats and has a healthy pull in the weights with that rival; massively up in class but deserves respect.
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6th

5

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Appreciate

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out, tailed off

7/2

4th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Appreciate

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

6-17 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; very respectable fifth off today's career-high mark in competitive race at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in July; probably won't be far away.

7/1

5th

3

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Appreciate

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Has very good 6-16 strike-rate over hurdles, the latest win gained at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; current mark probably requires a career-best effort but he could plausibly have untapped potential over this trip.

9/1

Form: 51513- D BF

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has won three of eight career starts, all on ground softer than good; latest success at Ludlow in February came over 2m5f and have to be doubts about him back down in trip on return from five months off.
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4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Judicial Law

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).

7/1

4th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:00 Stratford

Judicial Law

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark.

10/1

10th

7

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Judicial Law

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.

9/1

Form: 74-016 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Cartmel winner in July (first success over hurdles since December 2019) but well held back there last month; still well handicapped on old form but others less exposed than him.
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1

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Snookered

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hugh Burns

held up in last, mistake and fell 7th, fatally injured

14/1

6th

4

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:15 Hexham

Snookered

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Hugh Burns

Five-time hurdle winner at up to 2m4f, including on soft; was still showing ability on his final start for Brian Ellison in January 2023 but has a bit to prove now, after his recent return from a layoff (pulled up).

25/1

4

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Snookered

11st 9lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Hugh Burns

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, prominent before 3rd, briefly led 6th

33/1

Form: 1151P- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Exuberant front-runner who won three last season, the latest a Musselburgh handicap in March (now 7lb higher); little to show for two Flat runs later in the spring but could take some catching if ready after a break.
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2nd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Inca Prince

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has failed to show peak form since returning from long layoff but has done enough to suggest he's interesting off current mark dropped in grade and belatedly returned to Musselburgh; dual course winner as a youngster.

7/2

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Inca Prince

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

No win since his juvenile campaign; long absence prior to two efforts this term, seeming to need July run then faring better in October; still needs to prove he retains peak ability but market support should be noted.

9/2

4th

4

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Inca Prince

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won three races in his first season over hurdles; not scored since, although fair second in a Perth handicap in September 2023 (2m, soft); had a long break after that and was well beaten on his return; should fare better this time.

10/1

Form: /0506- D

Last run: 300 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden winner in January 2021, on debut for Willie Mullins; some fair efforts since, including on the Flat, but unable to make the frame in any of them; sold for £9,000 this month; possibly best watched.
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5th

3

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

18:40 Market Rasen

Mr Coldstone

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent before 4th

10/1

6

24th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:50 Southwell

Mr Coldstone

10st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent and detached 5th, ridden briefly and reminder after 6th, struggling when pulled up before 8th

10/1

7th

2

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Mr Coldstone

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Mixed results since switched to fences but his most recent effort was a sound one, finishing clear second behind Ardmayle over C&D on good ground; major contender off the same mark, granted a similar display.

9/2

Form: 2P/594 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Four juvenile hurdle wins in 2020 but missed the whole of last year and hasn't quite recovered that form; not beaten too far at Worcester last month (after wind surgery, tongue-strap on for first time) but others more likely.
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4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Hiconic

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Came second off basement Flat mark on latest outing in January and is well handicapped for this return to hurdling but she's not as good as she was and has become inconsistent; others appeal more.

16/1

2nd

8

(8)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiconic

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alex Hales

Seven-time winner over hurdles but 0-12 on Flat (0-10 on the AW); ran respectably when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) last month but she was behind Taranjerine at Lingfield 22 days ago; others preferred.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £19.82
Tricast £261.99
Trifecta £230.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kihavah

RP Ratings:

Castel Gandolfo

POSTDATA:

Appreciate

TOPSPEED:

Judicial Law

Daily Express:

Inca Prince

Telegraph:

Eagle's Realm

LAMBOURN:

Pisgah Pike

The Guardian:

Stonific

The Times:

Kihavah

Daily Mirror:

Kihavah

The Star:

Kihavah

Daily Record:

Appreciate

Daily Mail:

Castel Gandolfo

The Sun:

Castel Gandolfo