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Diana Pearce The Yorke Family Sandgrounder Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3921.12
  • 2m 7f 63y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Diana Pearce The Yorke Family Sandgrounder Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.70
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 955-29

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles in Ireland and signed off for Paul Nolan with 58l defeat in June; however, gave very good account when second of 18 at Cork (3m, good to yielding) two starts ago and it will be interesting to see what George Bewley can do with him.
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0

5

8th Oct 2023

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

16:30 Kelso

Hoganville

11st 6lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to last and niggled along briefly after 7th, reminder after 10th, struggling after 12th, lost touch after 14th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

8/1

6th

7

26th Aug 2023

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

17:36 Cartmel

Hoganville

10st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

raced in second, led narrowly 6th, headed but prominent before 7th

10/1

5th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

17:25 Stratford

Hoganville

11st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

4-7 for this yard, the latest win coming at Kelso in May; fair third at Hexham the following month and softening ground will suit this thorough stayer well (all four wins on good to soft/soft); live player.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -36397

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed in C&D maiden in May but never looked dangerous when midfield in Cartmel handicap (2m6f, good) last month and is now 0-6 over hurdles; needs help from the first-time tongue-tie here.
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9

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice here in 2023; respectable efforts this year but not as good as he was; 10lb out of the weights.

16/1

10th

14

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Dual course winner in 2023; kept on for fourth over C&D (good to soft; also suited by soft/heavy) in May and subsequent Hexham second was also very respectable but he's no longer the force of old.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

18:50 Hexham

Our Sam

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

C&D winner in 2023; well below best form over the last year or so but at least took a step back in right direction when keeping-on fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) ten days ago.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £15.00

Form: 1P5-PP

Last run: 141 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m3f chase off today's mark in first-time blinkers (now removed) in February but was badly out of form when last seen in the spring; now switches back to hurdling for first time since summer 2020; needs to have been revitalised by his break.
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8

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:17 Perth

Victory Echo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

in touch with leaders on inner (trainer said, regarding the running of gelding here on going described as Good, having declared gelding a non-runner at Market Rasen on ground with the same official description, that in his opinion the going at Market Rasen was riding slower than ideal after rainfall)

14/1

Form: 39-212 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three good runs at Cartmel (2m6f, good/good to soft) for new stable this summer, including a win on the second occasion; needs to prove himself on this track but still features prominently in calculations.
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10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

5th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:02 Hexham

Ange Endormi

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Hurdles form includes a win off 1lb higher at Cartmel in 2022 and respectable third here (2m7f, good; cheekpieces fitted) on latest outing; possibilities, provided he takes well to fences.

8/1

Form: 557-22

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare who was runner-up to the same very progressive rival in two C&D handicaps in the spring (good/good to soft); leading contender if in similar form after her summer break.
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3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joanne Foster

Strong stayer who notched up three wins from February to April, though took a backward step last time over C&D off this mark; however, she's not out of this if repeating previous efforts with Oscar Palmer taking a valuable 3lb off her back.

15/2

4th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

In fine form having won her last three races, one at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and the others over 3m3f on good at Sedgefield (Wee Alki second on both occasions); up 7lb for latest win, but a possible.

7/1

1st

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Dillarchie

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Repelled Wee Alki here three weeks ago and now has form figures of 1431 over C&D; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

7/4

Form: 5223-6

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran big race when close second over C&D (good to soft) in March and has claims on that evidence but signed off with a below-par run in the spring and hurdling strike-rate stands at 0-11.
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4

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle

Your Place

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

9th

16

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

Your Place

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

0-17 over hurdles; threatened off higher marks on a few occasions last year but was safely held in fourth after making the running here (2m4f, good to soft) last month and patience in her has worn thin.

12/1

4th

9

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Your Place

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Maiden who was running well this time last year, including over C&D, but mixed these days and disappointed here in January after a better effort at Kelso previously; has had wind surgery since, which offers hope.

7/1

Form: 0-0F69

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Went close in Ireland last summer but didn't show a great deal in four starts for Katie Scott in May/June; returns from three-month break with quite a bit to prove.
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11th

12

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Halcyon Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Katie Scott

Maiden who was a respectable fourth over 2m5f at Kelso in November (soft) but she unseated, then pulled up, on next two starts; looks unlikely from 6lb out of the weights.

25/1

14

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

13:00 Kelso

Halcyon Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Ran okay when fourth of 12 here in November (2m5f, soft; beaten about 12l) on last completed start; however, she's 0-19 and it remains to be seen whether this drop back in trip will suit; others are more compelling.

16/1

17

2nd Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:15 Ayr

Halcyon Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

0-16 over hurdles; kept on for modest fourth at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in November but will need to find something extra to get a win on the board; 1lb out of the weights.

11/1

Form: -753P8

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles; rallied well for third in first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie at Perth (3m, good) in June but well beaten there twice since (chase/hurdle); tried in blinkers last time; no headgear today.
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7th

11

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:35 Perth

Lockdown Leader

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

0-14 over hurdles; ran big race and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good; refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces) last month but is effectively 7lb higher from 5lb out of the weights today; blinkers the headgear of choice this time.

6/1

2nd

7

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:00 Perth

Lockdown Leader

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and outpaced 3 out, soon pushed along, rallied and went second 2 out, ridden and joined leader last, led run-in, kept on until headed towards finish

8/1

14

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Lockdown Leader

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

20/1

Form: 52-401

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from a disappointing run to win comfortably at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to firm) four weeks ago; also suited by this track and today's 4lb higher mark ought to be manageable; one to consider.
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3rd

4

31st May 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

20:50 Cartmel

Thatbeatsbanagher

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Has been in good form this year, winning two of his four races (second in the other two), the latest at Newcastle earlier this month (2m7f, good; fourth has won since); up 4lb; chance.

3/1

1st

3

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

Thatbeatsbanagher

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Gained all three British wins over 3m3f at Sedgefield, the latest off 7lb lower in March; ran very well over that C&D last month and won't care what the weather does here, but is away from his happy hunting ground.

11/2

2nd

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Thatbeatsbanagher

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

Triple C&D winner, including on soft; comfortable scorer last time, for which he has gone up 5lb; that form hasn't worked out well but he clearly relishes his visits here and is a big player.

2/1

Form: 2F56U- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Outran 50-1 odds when close second in 17-runner Uttoxeter handicap (2m6f, good to soft) on stable debut last December but his subsequent form was underwhelming; returns from seven-month break today; others preferred.
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5th

10

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

12yo who has been unable to threaten this season but has been in fair form of late, finishing fourth to Kinder Kid over C&D (soft) last Tuesday from 3lb out of the handicap (same today); each-way possibilities.

12/1

4th

8

19th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Runner-up twice in recent weeks (3m3f/3m1f) and is effectively 1lb lower today but was no match for the easy winner on either occasion and younger rivals in this line-up appeal more.

8/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Olivers Island

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Five-time hurdle winner; gave good account when second of four at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) nine days ago but was no match for the winner (who was 0-26 over hurdles beforehand) and is out of the weights again here; younger rivals are much more appealing.

16/1

Form: P-5P34

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; low-key stable debut when well-held fourth in Market Rasen seller (2m, good) last month; clearly needs much more on today's handicap debut and not bred to benefit from big hike up in trip.
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6th

4

3rd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:42 Sedgefield

Dromolought Lad

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Mark Walford

jumped right on occasions, prominent, led after 1st, not fluent 2nd

20/1

3

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Dromolought Lad

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

held up in rear, rapid headway on inner and led after 4th, pushed along and headed before 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out (jockey said gelding ran too free)

20/1

2

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:00 Hexham

Dromolought Lad

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

took keen hold, held up in midfield, saddle slipped and pulled up before 2nd (jockey said his saddle slipped)

14/1

Form: P4654-

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles when trained by Iain Jardine and not seen since March but seemed to respond quite well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when staying-on fourth over C&D (good to soft) on latest outing and Brian Hughes is booked for today's stable debut.
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9

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:20 Perth

Wotsmyname

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Leonard Kerr

26-race maiden; ran well for a long way at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last month but ended up about 21l behind Ballydangan and is effectively 2lb higher here.

33/1

9th

12

14th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:28 Hexham

Wotsmyname

10st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Leonard Kerr

Unreliable longstanding maiden who was tailed off at Cartmel three weeks ago; opposable.

20/1

11

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Wotsmyname

10st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Leonard Kerr

0-24 under all codes and not very reliable but gave very good account when fourth from out of the weights at Kelso (2m7f, good) last month and is effectively 9lb lower from correct mark here; had excuse when pulled up last time (stirrup snapped); not ruled out.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £194.90
Straight Forecast £135.50
Tricast £8361.02
Trifecta £1691.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dillarchie

POSTDATA:

Thatbeatsbanagher

RP Ratings:

Wotsmyname

The Star:

Ange Endormi

Daily Express:

Wotsmyname

The Times:

Dillarchie

The Guardian:

Dillarchie

Daily Mirror:

Dillarchie

Daily Record:

Dillarchie

Telegraph:

Thatbeatsbanagher

Daily Mail:

Thatbeatsbanagher