September 27 / 13.00 Sedgefield

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Download The At The Races App Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Download The At The Races App Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 424612 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a career-low mark to score over C&D from My Little Toni last month and he backed it up with a good second at Stratford off 2lb higher; that form has been franked so he merits serious consideration despite going up another 2lb here.
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6th

5

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:55 Uttoxeter

Lucky Lover Boy

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well held at Worcester last time; scored over C&D earlier in June, taking Uttoxeter record to 2-4; still well treated on peak form and has possibilities back here.

7/1

7th

2

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Worcester

Lucky Lover Boy

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

in touch with leaders

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 4-8354

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He's now 0-20 over hurdles and came in only a fair fourth of five in 2m Perth handicap in July; others appeal more.
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10

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Silkstone

10st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

Disappointing last month when bidding for a Sedgefield hat-trick, having been absent for nearly ten weeks since his two wins in November; not sure what to expect at this venue (first run here).

12/1

8th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:20 Sedgefield

Silkstone

10st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

held up in rear

4/1

1st

3

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Silkstone

10st 12lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

Successful under Emma Smith-Chaston in conditional jockeys' event over C&D (soft) last time, finally opening his hurdles account and comfortably beating a subsequent scorer; rider can now use her 5lb claim, which virtually offsets a 6lb rise in the weights; big player.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 0141-P C

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win over hurdles and fences but he's been off since jumping poorly when pulled up in 2m Hexham handicap chase in May; he's no forlorn hope back hurdling after a break though.
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6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Myburg

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Past winner over 2m1f (hurdle) and 2m3f (chase); remained in good form until a heavy fall at Sedgefield (3m3f) and the ground was heavy when pulled up the final time; nothing wrong with his mark but has been a long-time absent.

16/1

6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Myburg

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Past winner over 2m1f (hurdle) and 2m3f (chase); remained in good form until a heavy fall at Sedgefield (3m3f) and the ground was heavy when pulled up the final time; nothing wrong with his mark but has been a long-time absent.

16/1

4

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hexham

Myburg

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Won over 2m1f and 2m3f last season and ran another sound race when second off 4lb lower over 3m1f at Catterick in December (soft); a possible.

11/2

Form: 643621 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Collared late on by Lucky Lover Boy on her handicap debut over C&D before going one better in 2m4f novice here 26 days ago; she's still relatively lightly raced and rates a player back in handicap company.
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7

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

Well beaten on stable debut in April (2m1f) and refused to race on her latest appearance; goes beyond 2m4f for first time under rules and sports first-time blinkers here; too risky

66/1

8

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:00 Uttoxeter

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

refused to race

40/1

8

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:00 Uttoxeter

My Little Toni

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Michael Mullineaux

refused to race

40/1

Form: 44-723

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden over hurdles but he comes here in good form from the Flat, fifth in 1m6f Carlisle handicap four weeks ago; he needs considering back in this sphere.
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11th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Jack Yeats

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader

25/1

5th

8

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Jack Yeats

10st 4lb

J: Mr Oscar Palmer

T: Stuart Coltherd

Came from poor position for very respectable fifth behind Pateen at Hexham (2m, good) in May but is yet to add to his Flat maiden win in 2019 and comes here after a poor Flat run three weeks ago; cheekpieces refitted today; should cope if the ground softens but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

12

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Jack Yeats

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Stuart Coltherd

Sole success in Ireland during 2019 and the majority of his form over the last 12 months suggests he is high in the weights for a competitive race like this.

25/1

Form: 53-4F3 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
His sole win from 24 starts came at Cartmel last June and he was a below-par third in 2m1f handicap back there last month; he's falling in the weights but still needs to take a step forward.
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4

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Wetherby

Oakmont

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: James Moffatt

10yo whose sole hurdle win (from 25 attempts) came in a selling handicap at Cartmel in June 2021, and he was down the field last November on his latest start; however, he posted a couple of fair efforts previously and is an each-way contender if back on song.

10/1

4

16th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Oakmont

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: James Moffatt

Just 1-25 over hurdles, the win coming in a Cartmel seller in June 2021, under Jamie Hamilton; has been running well enough to figure but others look more likely for win purposes.

20/1

7th

4

10th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

12:25 Newcastle

Oakmont

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out

6/1

Form: F35356 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2019 but he wasn't disgraced in a refitted tongue strap when sixth in 2m2f Kelso handicap 13 days ago; cheekpieces are refitted now and he's one for the shortlist.
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0

11

7th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Charle Brune

10st 13lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: T Shanahan

Two wins came back-to-back in handicaps in May 2019 for this stable; modest placed form in Britain in recent seasons; made an encouraging return for his original trainer when fifth at Ballinrobe; around 14l behind good yardstick Gwan Tadgh when sixth at Downpatrick.

12/1

6th

13

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:40 Downpatrick

Charle Brune

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: T Shanahan

His two wins came back-to-back in handicaps in May 2019 for this stable; modest placed form in Britain in recent seasons; made an encouraging return for his original trainer when fifth at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago.

8/1

Form: 7/4-46

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four-time 1m scorer on the Flat for Mick Channon but he's yet to match that form for his current yard in this sphere, making mistakes when only sixth on his handicap debut at Stratford (2m) last month; more is required.
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8th

7

(10)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rains Of Castamere

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

66/1

10th

2

(3)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Rains Of Castamere

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: R Mike Smith

Multiple Flat wins; 2-3 on AW, albeit four winters ago; unknown quantity these days, not showing much on the Flat and over hurdles for previous trainer in 2022 and finished remote back from absence on stable debut at Ayr last month; tongue-tie discarded.

33/1

13th

3

(14)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Rains Of Castamere

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

Four-time Flat winner but the latest was in June 2021 and he struggled to get competitive off a lowly hurdle mark last year; makes his stable debut after an absence and could be best watched.

33/1

Form: 76-167 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Back on song for his new yard when scoring over 2m at Hexham in June but he came in last of seven back there three weeks ago; he needs to bounce back.
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9th

1

27th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Hats Off To Larry

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Danny Brooke

held up in rear, pushed along 6th, outpaced home turn, held 2 out, ridden and minor headway approaching last, no impression run-in

12/1

7th

6

6th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:25 Hexham

Hats Off To Larry

11st 3lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Danny Brooke

raced wide, held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, steady headway after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened quickly before last, tailed off

11/2

20/1

Form: 6U-257

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m4f winner on the level but he made mistakes when only seventh in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle 40 days ago; he's not discounted if shrugging aside that effort, however.
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8th

10

2nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Madeeh

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Philip Kirby

Capable of fairly useful winning form on the level but his form doesn't read nearly so well in this sphere and he came in well held over C&D in September; others are preferred.

25/1

9

17th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:47 Market Rasen

Madeeh

10st 6lb

J: Jay Kozaczek

T: Philip Kirby

Enjoyed a purple spell with four AW Flat wins in early-2021 but has largely struggled since; the fact his best hurdle run came over C&D offers some hope but was well beaten in handicap hurdles in August/September; also well held on AW Flat six weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces replace usual tongue-tie.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madeeh

9st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

slowly away and lost many lengths start, always towards rear (jockey said gelding was slowly away)

12/1

25/1

Form: 676-

Last run: 205 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Maiden Irish pointer who failed to make the frame in three novice hurdles last season, coming in last of six over 2m4f here on his final start; he needs to take a big step forward now going handicapping.
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6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Lisloran

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won three times over fences in the 2022-23 season and well handicapped on that form; however, he struggled on his final two outings last term (hurdles/fences) and was pulled up over hurdles at Ayr on January 2 when back from an absence; others arrive with less to prove.

20/1

6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Lisloran

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Won three times over fences in the 2022-23 season and well handicapped on that form; however, he struggled on his final two outings last term (hurdles/fences) and was pulled up over hurdles at Ayr on January 2 when back from an absence; others arrive with less to prove.

20/1

8

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Lisloran

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Russell Ross

Returns from an absence on a handy mark and having had wind surgery, and he's won here twice over fences; however, he was tailed off on his last two starts (hurdles/fences) and his best form has come in chases.

40/1

Form: 246-

Last run: 298 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In the frame in juvenile hurdles over C&D and at Musselburgh on his first two outings but he came in only a modest sixth on his handicap debut here nine months ago; he has a bit to prove now on his comeback run.
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4

27th Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Drumfire

11st 11lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Susan Corbett

prominent, bumped rival 3rd, ridden and dropped to rear after 5th, became detached when pulled up quickly after 6th, broke down

14/1

Form: 321753 CD BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Hexham (2m) in June and he has continued in good nick, posting a good fourth on the Flat at Newcastle a week ago; this C&D winner is firmly in the picture once more.
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7th

1

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Major Snugfit

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

He has won three times over hurdles since his last Flat success; signs of retaining ability the last twice but others look stronger, even at this level.

8/1

4th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Major Snugfit

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

prominent on outer, weakened gradually over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Major Snugfit

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

A fair Flat/hurdles winner for Rebecca Menzies but he's yet to offer much in three runs for his current yard, well held in a pair of 2m handicap hurdles last month; he's hard to warm to.

33/1

Form: 8-P417

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had the run of things when opening his account at Uttoxeter (2m) and he failed to back it up when seventh in 2m Worcester handicap later in July; he's not one to rely on.
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8th

9

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Only beaten about 10l when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month but is effectively only 1lb lower here and it's over two years since his only win.

25/1

4th

13

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won this race in 2022 but yet to add to that success, and it's a good while since he was placed; 6lb wrong today; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

7th

7

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

in rear

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £74.70
Straight Forecast £60.75
Tricast £1456.51
Trifecta £1920.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Lucky Lover Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

My Little Toni

POSTDATA:

Major Snugfit

Daily Express:

Jack Yeats

RP Ratings:

Charle Brune

Telegraph:

My Little Toni

Daily Record:

My Little Toni

The Times:

Major Snugfit

The Star:

Major Snugfit

Daily Mail:

Lucky Lover Boy

Daily Mirror:

Lucky Lover Boy

The Sun:

Lucky Lover Boy