November 08 / 15.45 Hereford

15.45

Good

Central Roofing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 5f 163y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Central Roofing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7804-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden under both codes and has finished a well-held fifth over hurdles (2m1f, good to soft) and on the Flat (2m, soft) in his two runs this autumn; visor is now tried and he needs to significantly raise his game back in this sphere.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 57000-

Last run: 290 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in bumpers but he's struggled at big prices in his four hurdle runs including a Taunton handicap (2m3f, good to soft) in January; dropped 5lb but he needs a tongue-tie to make a big difference after 290 days off.
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9

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

William Ewart

10st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Just 1-10 over fences but ran well in defeat in first-time blinkers at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in August and was placed (over hurdles) on both previous visits to Hereford; no surprise if he features.

8/1

2nd

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

William Ewart

10st 10lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

prominent, good jump and led 4th, joined 10th, headed 4 out, not fluent 3 out, kept on but no chance with winner from 2 out

7/1

3rd

5

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

William Ewart

10st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

1-8 over fences and mostly running well but he can throw in the odd modest effort and wasn't at his best behind Doctor Foley at Fontwell in May last time out; could well leave that effort behind back today and he needs considering.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 660-51

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when when justifying support in a Stratford handicap (2m, good; 5-1) 12 days ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success in a big field and he looks worth another try at this sort of trip; respected.
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5

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:47 Cartmel

Fazayte

11st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ryan Potter

A fair 19f hurdles/chase winner last autumn who comes here on the back of a solid third of seven in 21f handicap chase at Market Rasen two weeks ago; shortlisted with tongue-tie refitted.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Fazayte

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Sits 4lb higher than when scoring at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last November, a form line given a boost by Neigh Botha at Southwell on Tuesday; turned in a solid effort on return to jumps action at Stratford (third) a fortnight ago and could have more to offer; probable contender.

9/2

3rd

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Fazayte

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Won over hurdles and fences last season and probably still on a fair mark; however, two tailed-off runs on the Flat since April cast some doubts over his wellbeing.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3-316

Last run: 145 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner who scored with authority on his handicap hurdle debut at Ffos last (2m4f, good) in June but he had a major blip when beaten a long way back there two weeks later; still unexposed in this sphere but has bit to prove after 145 days off.
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0

4

30th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Prison Break

11st 6lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won off 6lb higher over hurdles in June 2022 but hasn't really fired this year; chasing debut and others have less to prove.

10/1

Form: FP356-

Last run: 215 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved form when third in C&D handicap (good to soft) in February but he failed to build on that in final two runs last term; record now stands at 0-9 and others are preferred; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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14

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Doyens De Ante

10st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Max Young

Cheekpieces worked initially when winning two chases in early 2023 but he's suffered a major slump in form; others preferred.

50/1

6

8th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Doyens De Ante

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

midfield, raced wide and lost position 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out

20/1

5th

9

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Doyens De Ante

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Won two chases (3m2f/2m7f) when cheekpieces were refitted last spring but has been pulled up on all four outings this year; tried blinkers last time; usual tongue-tie his only headgear here; 2lb out of the weights.

25/1

Form: /7285-

Last run: 231 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he went very close off this mark in a big field at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in January and ended last season with a respectable effort at Market Rasen (2m7f); yard is in good form and he needs a close look on his return to action.
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6th

4

30th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Cafe Pushkin

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Short-headed at Fontwell (2m6f, good to soft) last January in his second handicap; that's easily the closest he's got, with similar form over 2m7f once last March but not so good in his three runs this season; wore cheekpieces last time (soundly beaten over C&D) and they are retained.

12/1

5th

2

24th Feb 2023

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Warwick

Cafe Pushkin

11st 10lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

in touch with leaders

8/1

1

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:55 Wincanton

Cafe Pushkin

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

visibility reduced by fog

16/1

Form: 1276

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
50-1 winner on hurdling debut at Stratford (2m2f, good) in June; well below that form in next two starts but she found improvement in this sphere when a keeping-on sixth of 15 back at Stratford (blinkers added) last month; 2lb lower here and she could be dangerous on this step back up in trip.
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6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 3rd

25/1

6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice hurdle in June 2022; fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 73-30

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
4yo who has not finished closer than 25l to a winner in his three hurdle runs, including on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; 20-1) in September; still unexposed but he returns from another break and he needs a transformation at this new trip.
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7th

6

12th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

13:40 Market Rasen

Syr Maffos

11st 0lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Tom Lacey

Generally disappointing since moving into handicaps but took good step in right direction when fourth at Taunton (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) last month, and that form has already worked out well; 3lb lower here; visored refitted this time; can make his presence felt.

7/2

4th

11

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Taunton

Syr Maffos

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Six-race maiden; shaped better than bare result in first-time visor at Uttoxeter when last seen, eventually tiring on the heavy going; may improve back on better ground with blinkers now given a whirl.

14/1

5th

7

31st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:33 Uttoxeter

Syr Maffos

11st 3lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Well behind in both his handicaps (2m/2m5f) and reportedly hung right-handed in the latest; the visor needs to have some effect.

12/1

Form: 9U5P-P

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5yo; has record of 0-7 under rules and he's been pulled in a novice (2m4f, good to soft) and handicap (2m2f, good) in his two runs for this yard; has had wind surgery but he has plenty to prove back from another break; equipment returns including a first-time hood.
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5th

9

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Valirann Gold

10st 13lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

Course winner; a lot of his form is over shorter but he proved his stamina for 3m when runner-up at Ffos Las two weeks ago (good); unlikely to be far away off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

Valirann Gold

10st 5lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Harriet Brown

Produced a remarkable late surge to snatch what had looked an unlikely victory at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers removed) last month but this inconsistent 9yo tends to race lazily nowadays and got going too late when back at Fontwell a fortnight ago; other are much less risky.

12/1

Form: 505-P6

Last run: 126 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Looks feasibly treated on her best form in Ireland but was pulled up when favourite on stable debut at Stratford (2m2f novice) in June before a well-held sixth of eight at Uttoxeter (2m4f handicap) the following month; overall record now stands at 0-16 and others are more convincing.
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4

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

11:55 Warwick

Cool Rain

11st 9lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Matt Sheppard

Best Irish form brings her into it but she has offered little since arriving in Britain, despite going off favourite the once.

25/1

4

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Cool Rain

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Matt Sheppard

Looks feasibly treated on her best form in Ireland but was pulled up when favourite on stable debut at Stratford (2m2f novice) in June before a well-held sixth of eight at Uttoxeter (2m4f handicap) the following month; overall record now stands at 0-16 and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 05-86

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

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4th

4

21st Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

12:45 Fakenham

Berties Bandana

10st 9lb

J: James Smith

T: Jonjo O’Neill

slowly away, raced in last, jumped left 3rd, outpaced 9th, not fluent 12th, lost touch and struggling 13th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out

12/1

10th

8

6th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

16:20 Hereford

Berties Bandana

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

took keen hold, held up in rear, always behind

16/1

8th

7

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:25 Huntingdon

Berties Bandana

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Easily his best run when weakening from the third-last flight at Uttoxeter (2m novice, good) three runs ago; departed early when 16-1 for his handicap debut and was then pulled up at Hereford (soft; 66-1); getting back on drier ground may help matters and still early days; cheekpieces added.

50/1

Form: 47FP-P

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a 3m chase handicap off 14lb higher at Kempton (good) last March but he lost his way last season and was pulled up in his final two runs in the spring; has plenty to prove back over hurdles on his return and he's 0-8 in this sphere; first-time hood.
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7

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:45 Hereford

Peur De Rien

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Oliver Sherwood

Won a 3m chase handicap off 14lb higher at Kempton (good) last March but he lost his way last season and was pulled up in his final two runs in the spring; has plenty to prove back over hurdles on his return and he's 0-8 in this sphere; first-time hood.

10/1

Non-runners

Bertie's Bandana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £63.60
Straight Forecast £50.81
Tricast £119.10
Trifecta £140.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Fazayte

SPOTLIGHT:

Cafe Pushkin

TOPSPEED:

Kiss My Face

WEST COUNTRY:

Bertie's Bandana

Daily Mail:

William Ewart

The Sun:

Quiet Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Prison Break

RP Ratings:

Cafe Pushkin

D Express:

Cafe Pushkin

Daily Record:

Kiss My Face

The Times:

Fazayte

Telegraph:

Fazayte

The Guardian:

Fazayte

The Star:

Fazayte