November 08 / 14.30 Lingfield

14.30

Good To Soft

At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6208.44
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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At The Races App Market Movers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 221-22 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Fit from the Flat when posting a good second in 2m Fakenham handicap 13 days ago; he's firmly in the picture off an unchanged mark.
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5th

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

13:43 Musselburgh

Saligo Bay

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today.

16/1

11th

12

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Saligo Bay

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam England

Won on the Flat in September and also successful on four of his five hurdle starts since, including on soft ground and in good style at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last time; he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but he's clearly thriving and could go well once more.

11/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Saligo Bay

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Beaten favourite when third to Max Of Stars over C&D 17 days ago but still ran creditably and that followed Flat and hurdles wins in September; tough, reliable and unlikely to be far away.

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /O123- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Opened his hurdles account at the second attempt in 2m maiden at Newcastle in December but failed to get home over 2m3f in the mud at Doncaster on his final run; he's not ruled out back at 2m on his first go in a handicap.
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4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:47 Uttoxeter

Lupus Regem

11st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Harriet Dickin

Took big step back in right direction when 40-1 third at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) last month but has generally been very disappointing since returning from long absence in October 2024; has first-time blinkers added to cheekpieces today; tongue-tie removed; others preferred.

7/1

5th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

14:45 Chepstow

Lupus Regem

10st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Promising novice hurdler for Olly Murphy during 2021-22 season but, following a long absence, has been unplaced in three handicap hurdles for new stable this term; ran well for a long way at Haydock (2m3f, heavy) on second occasion but was tailed off last time; sports first-time cheekpieces for chasing debut; the others all have much less to prove.

20/1

5th

5

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

14:45 Chepstow

Lupus Regem

10st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Promising novice hurdler for Olly Murphy during 2021-22 season but, following a long absence, has been unplaced in three handicap hurdles for new stable this term; ran well for a long way at Haydock (2m3f, heavy) on second occasion but was tailed off last time; sports first-time cheekpieces for chasing debut; the others all have much less to prove.

20/1

Form: 743P5- D

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Winless last season and he also signed off with poor efforts at Fontwell and Exeter; he has gone well fresh though so is no forlorn hope on his seasonal return with his yard going well too.
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1

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Pyramid Place

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Nine-time hurdle winner who was useful in his prime and is versatile regarding ground; out of form since rejoining Harriet Dickin this season, though, and has left it late in the day to launch his chasing career; hood/cheekpieces removed; first-time blinkers tried.

33/1

8th

2

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

Pyramid Place

11st 12lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Harriet Dickin

Nine hurdle wins (various ground), including valuable C&D race in 2023; safely held on both starts since rejoining Harriet Dicken, though, and has much more to prove than some of these; cheekpieces added to usual hood.

33/1

Form: 84531- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Took his form up a notch in first-time tongue tie when landing 2m Bangor handicap in March; up 4lb but yard is going well so he must enter calculations on his seasonal return.
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3rd

2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:55 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

6/1

2nd

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect.

9/4

1st

1

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 142-

Last run: 227 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over hurdles (2m1f) at Nantes and changed hands for £58,000 in the spring after finishing runner-up over fences at Angers; he looks to have more to offer for his new yard so is very much one to consider now going handicapping.
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0

6

31st Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 3

15:55 Leicester

Oxygen

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Looked an exciting prospect (on the back of a wind op) when landing 2m4f handicap chases at Lingfield and Plumpton this winter but he beat only one at Plumpton last time; he remains with potential though and shouldn't be written off by any means.

3/1

4th

5

7th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 3

13:15 Plumpton

Oxygen

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Ex-French 6yo; unplaced all four hurdling starts for Venetia Williams last season but, following a wind op, is 2-2 since switched back to chasing this term, the latter win over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; should be fine on today's slower ground and has plenty of scope for further progress.

9/4

Form: 44161- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended last term on the up with success in 3m Plumpton handicap in April; drops back to 2m for his return though and also has a 5lb higher mark to overcome.
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7

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Farmers Gamble

11st 8lb

T: Dan Skelton

Well handicapped on old form but has failed to complete his last four races, most recently when pulled up over 3m on recent seasonal debut at Southwell; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces refitted; revival needed.

33/1

7

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Farmers Gamble

11st 8lb

T: Dan Skelton

Well handicapped on old form but has failed to complete his last four races, most recently when pulled up over 3m on recent seasonal debut at Southwell; drops back in trip here; cheekpieces refitted; revival needed.

33/1

4

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Farmers Gamble

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Came well clear for the second of two staying handicap wins, at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in February 2023; nothing comparable in a handful of starts since, although heavy ground wouldn't have been ideal on latest start in March; on a good mark now; revival possible at some stage.

33/1

Form: 24452/ D

Last run: 568 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2019 for Nigel Twiston-Davies and he returns after 18 months off having changed hands for £5,000; has it to prove for his new yard on his comeback run.
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7

12th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Sir Valentine

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

prominent, mistake 10th, soon pushed along and lost ground, got behind after 3 out

50/1

4th

2

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

16:53 Bangor-on-Dee

Sir Valentine

11st 9lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Claire Dyson

Useful for Nigel Twiston-Davies but, after a long absence, he's struggled in three runs (hurdle/chases) for new yard.

20/1

Form: 4-3165 D

Last run: 139 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
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3rd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Across The Line

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Syd Hosie

Back to form with a couple of seconds and he was clear at one point under a positive ride last time at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good; same mark); interesting to see if similar tactics are employed here as he could be tough to reel in.

5/2

2nd

4

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Newton Abbot

Across The Line

11st 10lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Syd Hosie

led, soon clear

7/1

2nd

7

1st May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:22 Warwick

Across The Line

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Syd Hosie

raced in second, ridden before 2 out, led approaching last, headed run-in, soon outpaced

10/1

Form: F161-P D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m hurdles winner in France last season but he ran poorly on his yard debut when pulled up in 2m4f Worcester handicap 12 days ago; tongue strap goes back on with something to prove now.
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3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:40 Plumpton

Kadex

11st 1lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan Jones

prominent behind clear leaders, not fluent and lost position briefly 8th, went second 3 out, 2 lengths down when mistake and fell heavily 2 out

8/1

Form: 11P3P- D BF

Last run: 224 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bagged two 2m novice hurdles last winter but he failed to go on subsequently in handicaps, pulled up at Fontwell in March; he's weighted to go well though if resurgent after a break.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

6

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 3

15:27 Hereford

Chanceux

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in rear, struggling after 4 out

5/1

Form: 12245- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Newbury debut bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles without adding to that success, fifth in 2m Worcester handicap in April; returns after a wind op and he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark.
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7th

3

18th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

17:20 Wincanton

Super Duper Sam

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, ridden before 2 out, weakened approaching last

16/1

9th

12

3rd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:05 Chepstow

Super Duper Sam

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won his only bumper; 0-6 over hurdles and he fell two out when disputing third in a handicap at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) on latest outing; arguably set to show his best form that day, so he needs improvement.

10/1

Non-runners

Across The Line, Kadex, Chanceux, Super Duper Sam

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £16.37
Tricast £74.64
Trifecta £69.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Oxygen

POSTDATA:

Saligo Bay

TOPSPEED:

Lupus Regem

The Guardian:

Pyramid Place

RP Ratings:

Feel The Pinch

Daily Mirror:

Farmer's Gamble

The Star:

Super Duper Sam

The Times:

Oxygen

Telegraph:

Oxygen

D Express:

Lupus Regem

Daily Mail:

Saligo Bay

Daily Record:

Saligo Bay

The Sun:

Pyramid Place

WEST COUNTRY:

Feel The Pinch