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14.15

Good To Soft

Paxtons – The Caseih No.1 UK&Roi Dealer Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6208.44
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Paxtons – The Caseih No.1 UK&Roi Dealer Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 00-560

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six hurdling starts, most recently when beaten about 46l in Downpatrick handicap last month; clearly needs to do much better here; considered only if lively in the betting.
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6

19th Jul 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Only 3-33 and without a win since 2024; however, arrives here on the back of some solid efforts in defeat, even last time when seventh.

5/1

7th

2

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

I Am Spider Man

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Only 3-32 and without a win since 2024; however, he has added some consistency to his game this year with four successive placed efforts and his mark hasn't really gone anywhere.

8/1

3rd

6

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

I Am Spider Man

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Barry John Murphy

Tailed off on stable debut in April but placed three consecutive times since, most recently when rallying third of ten at Cartmel (3m1f, good) four weeks ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 59711- CD

Last run: 223 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Struck form and won twice over C&D in February (good to soft/soft); subsequent 223-day absence may have checked his momentum but further progress is possible this season.
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5th

8

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Hajey

11st 6lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Tracy Waggott

Won at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in December 2023 and runner-up there the next twice (2m3f, soft/heavy); well treated on that form but well below his best on his three starts since; revival needed now up in trip.

20/1

8th

1

10th Feb 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Hajey

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Tracy Waggott

led, headed and prominent before 3rd, not fluent 4 out, weakened before 2 out

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 34-35P CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (soft) in 2020 and posted good effort when placed at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's lacklustre run at Hexham but has slipped to a good mark.
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3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

Form: 335431 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not as good as she once was but drew clear to win in refitted tongue-tie at Perth (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and has the services of Brian Hughes again here; ought to give another good account.
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14th

12

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

12:15 Newcastle

Calliope

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

in touch with leaders

25/1

8th

7

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Calliope

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

took keen hold, prominent, ridden after 4 out, ridden and weakened from 3 out

6/1

4th

10

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Calliope

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Dianne Sayer

took keen hold, raced in second, ridden and lost position 2 out, beaten before last

7/2

Form: 410525

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to prevail off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m, good) in July but has suffered a dip in form since; didn't run badly on his last two outings but others have more pressing claims here.
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9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

12th

4

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:20 Ayr

Pateen

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

in rear, mistake 1st

11/1

Form: 0655-

Last run: 183 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four starts under rules; made low-key handicap debut when fifth of six over 2m in April but his Irish point form suggests today's move back up in trip will suit; worth a glance in the betting.
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6

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

12:47 Ayr

Heritier De Sivola

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Revitalised by the cheekpieces last season, completing a quickfire heavy-ground hat-trick in March (getting the better on Camp Belan in the last of those), all at around 3m, but signed off the campaign on a low note; only 4lb higher than his most recent win but needs to have been freshened up from the break and the cheekpieces are missing here.

14/1

6

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

12:47 Ayr

Heritier De Sivola

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Revitalised by the cheekpieces last season, completing a quickfire heavy-ground hat-trick in March (getting the better on Camp Belan in the last of those), all at around 3m, but signed off the campaign on a low note; only 4lb higher than his most recent win but needs to have been freshened up from the break and the cheekpieces are missing here.

14/1

10

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:15 Perth

Heritier De Sivola

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Form figures of 2111 after the cheekpieces went on, showing a liking for 3m on soft or heavy ground; might be on a tough mark now (not even taking into account being 3lb out of the weights) and he ran no race last time at Carlisle.

10/1

Form: 22P33- CD

Last run: 201 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent over fences last season; has fitness to prove after 201-day absence and is unraced over hurdles since March 2020 but runs this track well and has a good record when fresh; visor removed.
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2

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:28 Hexham

Baron De Midleton

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, lost position and reminders before 5th, struggling 3 out, no chance when mistake 2 out, soon pulled up

9/4

2

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:28 Hexham

Baron De Midleton

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, lost position and reminders before 5th

9/4

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:25 Newcastle

Baron De Midleton

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

set good pace, led, not fluent 4th, soon headed, lost two places before 3 out, weakened and pulled up quickly before 2 out

8/1

Form: 11/28- D

Last run: 490 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won three times (two chases and a hurdle) in a visor in March/April 2021 but absent since finishing lame the following June; sports cheekpieces here; will need to be in peak form to have any chance off current mark.
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7

23rd Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

16:50 Sedgefield

Roxboro Road

10st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Mark has never been lower and it wasn't a bad latest effort from 7lb out of the weights (3m3f); hasn't won for ages but could go well.

33/1

4th

7

23rd May 2024

Good

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

16:28 Market Rasen

Roxboro Road

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

raced in last but in touch with leaders, disputing third after 4 out, outpaced from 3 out, no extra from last

16/1

4th

7

23rd May 2024

Good

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

16:28 Market Rasen

Roxboro Road

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

raced in last but in touch with leaders, disputing third after 4 out, outpaced from 3 out, no extra from last

16/1

Form: 22254- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Did well over fences last season (two wins) but was safely held off his lower hurdle mark in April; dropped another 4lb since but still has something to prove on this first start for six months.
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5

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Luckofthedraw

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him.

14/1

5

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Luckofthedraw

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him.

14/1

3

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Luckofthedraw

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Beat just two rivals at Huntingdon in March (2m4f, soft) and hasn't fared so well since in deeper races; bit to prove.

14/1

Form: 59533- CD

Last run: 223 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won this race by over 6l off today's mark a year ago and returns here after a Flat success last month (wore first-time cheekipeces); has the visor back on today; needs to be taken very seriously.
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4th

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:27 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Reliable 9yo who won at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November and ran respectably on most recent start when a 13l fourth of nine here (2m6f, good; reapplied visor, retained) in June, shaping as though she'd be worth a try over this longer trip; needs considering off 2lb lower.

7/1

4th

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:30 Cartmel

Joie De Vivre

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Did pretty well to score at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in November, having been hampered by You Some Girl's penultimate-flight fall, and is only 2lb higher here; also suited by good ground but has a point to prove after last month's poor Flat run.

8/1

9th

3

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24th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Pontefract

Joie De Vivre

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

dwelt start, in rear throughout

3/1

Non-runners

Luckofthedraw, Joie De Vivre

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Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £19.23
Tricast £112.91
Trifecta £141.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Joie De Vivre

POSTDATA:

Calliope

The Guardian:

Hajey

The Star:

Hajey

RP Ratings:

Joie De Vivre

TOPSPEED:

Joie De Vivre

THE NORTH:

Joie De Vivre

Daily Mail:

Joie De Vivre

Daily Express:

Joie De Vivre

Daily Record:

Joie De Vivre

The Times:

Calliope

Telegraph:

Calliope

Daily Mirror:

Calliope

The Sun:

Calliope