October 23 / 13.30 Aintree

13.30

Good

Jewson Click And Collect Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £13233.78
  • 3m 0f 149y
  • Class 3
  • 16 runners
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Jewson Click And Collect Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5711-3 D BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won twice in blinkers in the spring (3m, good to soft/good); had to settle for third on hat-trick attempt at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and not seen again since but further progress is certainly not out of the question.
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1st

6

17th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Honor Grey

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Blinkers were enlisted in 2022 for his last four starts (on good or good to soft) and he won three of those handicaps, the wins all at about 3m but he's now not been seen for 482 days; only 1lb above his last winning mark, he'd be a leading player if firing on all cylinders on this return.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1317-3 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Did well during first season over hurdles (three wins) and ran well when back in action at Warwick (2m5f, good) last month; will be suited by today's return to 3m and Bradley Roberts looks good value for his 8lb claim against other conditionals; one to consider.
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8th

5

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Charlie Longsdon

Last won in January 2023 and mostly disappointing in the meantime; attracted support last time at Chepstow where the tongue-tie was removed but not a lot happened.

14/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

3

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

14:20 Chepstow

Glimpse Of Gala

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Used to go well over staying trips in the mud but last won in January 2023 and has shown only bits of form since; big shout with even a partial revival and the recent tongue-tie is removed.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 1P2F-P

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won three-runner chase in January but had mixed record overall over fences last season and now reverts to hurdling after his summer break; has quite a bit more to prove than some of these but is on a good mark.
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3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Ask A Honey Bee

11st 12lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: M Osborne

Won all sorts when a useful performer for Fergal O'Brien and was a respectable third on his belated return to the pointing scene at Larkhill in December; must have a shout.

5/1

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

15:15 Wetherby

Ask A Honey Bee

11st 12lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: M Osborne

Won all sorts when a useful performer for Fergal O'Brien and was a respectable third on his belated return to the pointing scene at Larkhill in December; must have a shout.

5/1

Form: 2535-1

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer who came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, powering clear to score by 19l at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; 10lb higher in much stronger race here, but it will be interesting to see how well he copes.
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3rd

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Tiger Jet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, led, not fluent 3rd, hit 4 out, headed before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened

6/4

3rd

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

Tiger Jet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, led, not fluent 3rd, hit 4 out, headed before 2 out, mistake 2 out, soon weakened

6/4

2nd

3

19th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

17:35 Haydock

Tiger Jet

11st 9lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over C&D (good to soft) in April 2023 and returned to form to win on stable debut at Cartmel (2m6f, heavy) last August; however, two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track after a break.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 638221

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 6yo who built upon his pleasing stable debut when winning five-runner Hexham handicap (2m4f, good to soft) in refitted cheekpieces last month; contests a deeper race here but is only 3lb higher, and today's return to 3m will suit.
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6th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Willaston

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Narrow winner at Carlisle in April (2m3.5f, good; second had won two previous races); has not fared quite as well since, including with a visor tried at Uttoxeter last time; regular cheekpieces back on here but he needs to bounce back now back up in trip (stays 3m well).

10/1

5th

5

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

19:30 Uttoxeter

Willaston

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

2m3f success at Carlisle in April (good), his fifth career win; not at his best the last twice and a visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

6

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

18:28 Hexham

Willaston

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Five-time winner, the latest over 2m3f at Carlisle in April (good); below par when last seen out a month ago and needs to bounce back.

11/1

Form: 766534

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
0-6 for new stable but ran well when making the frame on consecutive starts this autumn (3m, good/good to yielding) and remains well handicapped on some of his older form for Dan Skelton.
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2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Riggs

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Won this last year off 7lb lower and some decent efforts in defeat afterwards; however, he might need this first run since August.

10/1

19th

5

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Riggs

12st 6lb

J: Martin McCullagh

T: P Cluskey

Veteran rated 109 over fences, out of form when last seen in August, would be a surprise winner.

25/1

8th

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:23 Down Royal

Riggs

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P Cluskey

Runs from a 10lb lower hurdles mark; back-to-back chase winner in May but is 1-25 over hurdles; sole win in this sphere came five years ago at Uttoxeter off 115; others preferred.

17/2

33/1

Form: 10-495

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Collected a good prize at favourite track Kelso (3m2f, good) in March and was also successful on the Flat in June but his more recent efforts under both codes have been substandard.
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3rd

1

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:18 Kelso

Kaizer

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ewan Whillans

prominent, led 6th

12/1

7th

11

23rd Oct 2022

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

13:30 Aintree

Kaizer

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

prominent, lost position when not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and beaten

33/1

5th

4

14th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:15 Kelso

Kaizer

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in second, lost position and held up in behind leaders before 3rd, niggled along after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, weakened and behind after 2 out

8/1

Form: 41437- CD

Last run: 198 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has gained all three hurdling wins here, the latest by 21l over today's trip (soft) last December; his Grade 1 defeat in April can easily be overlooked and he begins the new season on a workable mark; major player.
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4th

5

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good); ran well (over hurdles) on only previous visit to Cartmel and has possibilities if this new trip suits; refused to line up and withdrawn at Aintree recently (8-1 at the time).

7/2

9

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

My Bobby Dazzler

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Mel Rowley

Went up 5lb for winning a Class 4 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and raised another 1lb for his second in a better race at Haydock (3m1f, good), finishing just ahead of Jacks Parrot; this 11yo is thriving and entitled to play a part in the finish.

5/1

2nd

12

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

My Bobby Dazzler

11st 1lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Mel Rowley

Put everything together when winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago under a positive ride from Toby McCain-Mitchell; not discounted but he's up 5lb and this is a stronger race.

12/1

Form: -14213 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Two good-ground wins this season, the first in three-runner C&D event in June; stayed on for third at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago but probably needs to find something extra to overcome current mark.
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2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary Hanmer

Five-time hurdle winner but his last success was in August 2022; well treated on old form but this veteran has had only four runs this year and he's not threatened in any of them; needs to raise his game.

10/1

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary Hanmer

Five-time hurdle winner but his last success was in August 2022; well treated on old form but this veteran has had only four runs this year and he's not threatened in any of them; needs to raise his game.

10/1

4th

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

midfield, outpaced after 3 out, went modest fourth and not fluent 2 out, no impression

16/1

Form: -32F16

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles but was allowed to dictate from the front when beating four rivals at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) in July and was soundly beaten over that C&D three weeks ago; others preferred.
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7th

8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Butlers Brief

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Successful in a division of this race in 2021 but that was the middle leg of a hat-trick; not in same form at present, having performed poorly in two runs since Bangor win in October.

20/1

7th

8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Butlers Brief

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Successful in a division of this race in 2021 but that was the middle leg of a hat-trick; not in same form at present, having performed poorly in two runs since Bangor win in October.

20/1

Form: 5836-7 D

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Switched back to hurdling with three respectable 3m runs in the spring and returns from his break on a tempting mark, even before Jack Hogan's useful 6lb claim is considered; dangerous to ignore.
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1

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Hurricane Harvey

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4.

9/1

1

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Hurricane Harvey

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Usually runs in better races; stayed on for third at Ascot (2m5f) most recently; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last term and looks interesting at this level returned to this scenario; 3-4 in Class 4.

9/1

3rd

8

24th Mar 2024

Good

2m 5f 141y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Hurricane Harvey

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair fourth of 12 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in December and he's now 6lb lower; however, this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice, most recently here (2m7f, good to soft), and needs to get back on track.

25/1

Form: 4312-1

Last run: 162 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo who ran big race in defeat when clear second on handicap debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in April and didn't need to improve to justify skinny odds back in novice company the following month; still has significant potential; good chance.
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6th

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Hidden Heroics

11st 5lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Dan Skelton

Four-time chase winner (3m-3m3f), on ground ranging from good to soft; lurks on a dangerous mark but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and has a lot more to prove than some of these.

14/1

7th

4

8th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Uttoxeter

Hidden Heroics

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

3m3f Stratford winner last June but recent struggles continued when well beaten in that same race last month, finishing behind Ajp Kingdom and My Gift To You; did run well for a long way though and the return of cheekpieces didn't harm.

7/1

4

31st May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:00 Stratford

Hidden Heroics

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Not firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in March (four runs) but now 5lb lower than when making all for clearcut success in this race last year and the cheekpieces (worn for that success) are now refitted for the first time this year.

5/1

Form: 23F-2P

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Began year with win at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and remained in good form until the spring; seems quite versatile regarding trip/ground but ran no sort of race at Cheltenham on Friday.
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7th

4

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Aurora Thunder

11st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 8th

8/1

3rd

10

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

13:50 Ayr

Aurora Thunder

10st 9lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

9yo whose form has gone the wrong way and she needs to produce more than she's managed the last twice; however, she's dropped to a dangerous mark and has plenty of good form at Ayr; not written off.

10/1

Form: 6441-5 D

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Suited by return to 3m in the spring, notably when easily winning four-runner race at Ffos Las (good); returns from five-month break here, though, and will need a career best to land this prize.
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13

23rd Oct 2022

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

13:30 Aintree

Grangeclare Glory

11st 5lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Suited by return to 3m in the spring, notably when easily winning four-runner race at Ffos Las (good); returns from five-month break here, though, and will need a career best to land this prize.

14/1

Form: 11F11-

Last run: 189 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
5-9 since joining Richard Newland last autumn, the latest win gained in four-runner Class 4 handicap at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in April; today's longer trip will also suit and he could quite plausibly have further improvement to come, but he returns from six-month break in tough race.
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6th

9

(9)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Thirtyfourstitches

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner but he has yet to match that form in four runs on the Flat, coming in a never-dangerous fifth on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton (2m) 17 days ago; he may still do better.

9/2

0

7

(12)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thirtyfourstitches

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

dwelt start, towards rear, took keen hold after 4f

7/1

2

(12)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thirtyfourstitches

9st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Experienced 8yo who is a ten-time hurdles winner; has raced in two C&D events since switched to Flat, finishing third then sixth; the balance of that form gives him something to find.

16/1

Form: 578F-P CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime and has plummeted down the weights; well-beaten 50-1 shot at Carlisle this month, after a one-year layoff, and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting today.
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16

23rd Oct 2022

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

13:30 Aintree

Louis Vac Pouch

10st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime and has plummeted down the weights; well-beaten 50-1 shot at Carlisle this month, after a one-year layoff, and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting today.

33/1

3

13th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:35 Carlisle

Louis Vac Pouch

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

in rear, lost touch 7th, well behind when pulled up before 3 out

9/1

Non-runners

Aurora Thunder, Grangeclare Glory, Louis' Vac Pouch

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.20
Straight Forecast £62.26
Tricast £1172.93
Trifecta £1685.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Tiger Jet

RP Ratings:

Hurricane Harvey

SPOTLIGHT:

Hidden Heroics

WEST COUNTRY:

Honor Grey

Daily Mail:

My Bobby Dazzler

D Express:

Ask A Honey Bee

Daily Mirror:

Isthebaropen

Daily Record:

Hidden Heroics

The Times:

Tiger Jet

Telegraph:

Tiger Jet

The Star:

Tiger Jet

The Guardian:

Honor Grey

TOPSPEED:

Hurricane Harvey

The Sun:

Hurricane Harvey