October 31 / 13.20 Hereford

13.20

Good

Hereford Racehorse Ownership Club “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys’)

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 3m 1f 119y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Hereford Racehorse Ownership Club “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditional & Amateur Jockeys’)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7P1U1-

Last run: 223 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper who made it three wins from his last seven starts when scoring by 11l under today's rider at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in March; 7lb higher on his return but he still looks feasibly treated and could continue on the upgrade this season; key player.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

31st Jul 2023

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Manintheshadows

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

didn't jump with fluency, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second 10th, mistake 5 out, ridden 3 out, weakened before 2 out

6/1

2nd

1

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Manintheshadows

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Four hurdle wins but was pulled up at Warwick five weeks ago, on return from a break (bled); has failed to finish either attempt over fences so plenty to prove for now.

7/1

1

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Warwick

Manintheshadows

12st 1lb

J: Mr A J O’Neill

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Triple hurdle winner in 2022, the latest win gained from the front at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October; not seen since falling in a chase in January and competes off career-high mark here but has possibilities if fully tuned up; untested on ground quicker than good.

11/4

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11-451 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
No win in his first 28 starts but he's won three of his last five runs including with cheekpieces reapplied here (2m5f) 20 days ago; up 5lb but this step back up in trip is no problem and he could be a major force again; his wins have come on good/good to firm but he handles most ground.
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7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

7th

7

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Worcester

Pottlerath

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Matt Sheppard

Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted.

11/4

1st

4

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Pottlerath

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

prominent

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 622U-7

Last run: 137 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Looked unlucky not to win over fences at Taunton (2m, soft) in March but was tailed off in that sphere when last seen in June; left Christian Williams since; still only a 5yo but has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard and is untested beyond 2m3f; cheekpieces removed.
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7th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

Loup De Maulde

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Scored twice over fences (around 3m) in March 2024; back from two years off in good nick, runner-up over 3m2f at Chepstow last month; can race off the same mark here so he's a player with Harry Cobden taking over.

5/2

2nd

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Loup De Maulde

11st 2lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Not an unlucky loser, but may have run Broomfields Cave closer at Wincanton latest without pecking two out (3m1f, good); respected now back on track, though notably remains winless around a galloping track.

7/2

3rd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Loup De Maulde

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Completed a double over fences at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in March 2024 but he's returned from 690 days off with two underwhelming runs (hurdles/chase) this spring; looks well handicapped on his old form but he needs to raise his game on this drop back in trip.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 321-32 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
6yo who beat a clear second when landing this race (good; first-time visor) last year; has been back in good form in last five starts and was beaten less than 2l when runner-up at Bangor (no headgear) on recent return from break; on same mark here and she's respected back at this track.
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10th

1

19th May 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Lily Glitters

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

12/1

10th

1

19th May 2024

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Lily Glitters

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced after 2 out, weakened approaching last

12/1

6

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Lily Glitters

11st 9lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

prominent, lost position before 6th, detached 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

Form: /243-6

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Competitive in 2m5f-3m handicaps for Ben Pauling last summer but after a lengthy absence he was laboured at Newton Abbot on stable debut in August; record now 0-12; needs to leave that latest form well behind.
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1st

6

30th Dec 2022

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Leading Knight

10st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ryan Chapman

Maiden; placed twice over hurdles for Ben Pauling and not beaten far at Hereford in October, on second start for this yard; wind surgery since and perhaps can find some more on chasing debut.

14/1

5th

10

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

Leading Knight

10st 7lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ryan Chapman

Competitive in 2m5f-3m handicaps for Ben Pauling last summer but after a lengthy absence he was laboured at Newton Abbot on stable debut in August; record now 0-12; needs to leave that latest form well behind.

20/1

6th

8

30th Aug 2022

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

18:40 Newton Abbot

Leading Knight

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ryan Chapman

held up in rear, hampered 9th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

16/1

Form: P-4U47

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) last autumn but disappointing since and was tailed off back in this sphere 16 days ago; drops back in grade but has plenty to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces off.
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3rd

3

10th Oct 2023

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

16:55 Huntingdon

Blue Sans

11st 9lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back in prime form this season, winning three in a row under Tom Broughton at Southwell (3m, good); latest 5lb rise ought to be manageable and she makes very obvious appeal.

9/4

1st

3

7th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell

Blue Sans

11st 7lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has a record of 4-12 over hurdles and she's won under Tom Broughton over C&D (good) in her last two starts; has another 4lb rise to deal with after a short break but she's respected in her hat-trick bid.

3/1

Form: 62/P-U

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 2m7f at Worcester (good) four years ago but only two runs since and he's failed to complete in both; returns from another absence and this 11yo is 9lb out of the weights.
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7th

11

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

Courtinthemiddle

10st 2lb

J: Miss Zoe Lewis

T: Deborah Faulkner

Runner-up over 2m7f at Worcester (good) four years ago but only two runs since and he's failed to complete in both; returns from another absence and this 11yo is 9lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: -6225P

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up in two staying handicaps (good) during the summer but those were small-field events and he was pulled up at Worcester last month; hurdle record now stands at 1-10 and he needs to bounce back near his best; tongue-tie added.
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8th

1

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

No Fixed Charges

12st 2lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Finished runner-up in two staying handicaps (good) during the summer but those were small-field events and he was pulled up at Worcester last month; hurdle record now stands at 1-10 and he needs to bounce back near his best; tongue-tie added.

8/1

6

25th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 7y

Class 4

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

No Fixed Charges

11st 11lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: Neil Mulholland

They were tiny fields in which he was twice runner-up during the summer and now has to bounce back from two quiet runs; tongue-tie could be a notable addition.

20/1

7

12th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Worcester

No Fixed Charges

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield, ridden and dropped to last just after 9th, became detached and pulled up 2 out

8/1

Form: P53/3-

Last run: 546 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who was a fair third of 11 in a 3m1f Warwick handicap (good to soft) last May; has not been seen since but he's still unexposed as a stayer and needs checking in market on his comeback.
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2nd

5

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Famous Last Word

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

0-9 under rules, including two starts over fences; returns from a second long absence and probably best watched unless the market speaks otherwise.

20/1

6th

3

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Famous Last Word

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Well treated on hurdle form from May 2021 but he was then absent until December 2022, when tailed off, and he's since been pulled up on his chase debut at Wincanton; plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: /49-9P

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a fast-ground point in May but he's struggled at big prices back over hurdles (2m7f/2m2f) in both runs for current yard; equipment is now added and he has a lot to prove.
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8

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

Port Jack

10st 13lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

Won a fast-ground point in May but he's struggled at big prices back over hurdles (2m7f/2m2f) in both runs for current yard; equipment is now added and he has a lot to prove.

40/1

4

18th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

13:45 Exeter

Port Jack

11st 10lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

never better than mid-division, jumped right 3rd, dropped to rear 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out

66/1

Form: P-P45P

Last run: 124 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the last two of his three Irish points and he's achieved little in five runs under rules including three pulled-up efforts; now switches back to hurdling after break and can only be watched.
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9

31st Oct 2022

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:20 Hereford

Minella Zoom

10st 7lb

J: Miss Katie Powell

T: Sheila Lewis

Disappointing in the last two of his three Irish points and he's achieved little in five runs under rules including three pulled-up efforts; now switches back to hurdling after break and can only be watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Famous Last Word

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £18.12
Tricast £210.64
Trifecta £129.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lily Glitters

SPOTLIGHT:

Manintheshadows

RP Ratings:

Pottlerath

The Times:

Lily Glitters

Telegraph:

Lily Glitters

The Guardian:

Lily Glitters

Daily Mail:

Lily Glitters

D Express:

Lily Glitters

Daily Mirror:

Lily Glitters

The Sun:

Lily Glitters

Daily Record:

Lily Glitters

WEST COUNTRY:

Manintheshadows

The Star:

Manintheshadows

TOPSPEED:

Pottlerath