November 14 / 16.05 Exeter

16.05

Good

Wadge’s Wager Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2723
  • 2m 0f 161y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Wadge’s Wager Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.90
  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed definite ability when third in an Irish point won by Love At Sea, who has since finished second in an Irish bumper but at 80-1 was well beaten at Cheltenham on Saturday; bought for £40,000 and has joined a good yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Micronormous

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: David Pipe

Should be well handicapped but was pulled up over hurdles and fences before departing early in a handicap chase here 12 days ago; best watched.

16/1

2

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Worcester

Micronormous

11st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: David Pipe

Back below the mark of November's mares' handicap win at Fakenham (2m6f, good to soft); rarely operated at that level since, with little about two latest runs suggesting April's wind surgery has done anything for her.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Worcester

Micronormous

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: David Pipe

Won over fences last season (2m5f, good to soft) but it was an up-and-down campaign in both disciplines; ran moderately on the back of wind surgery on return to hurdles at Southwell but certainly has a big run in her if she can rediscover her form.

7/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; brother to 2m hurdle winner Minelladestination; newcomer form a yard that wins bumpers and the market should be revealing.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

28th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Big Fish

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

raced in second, lost position gradually 9th, going okay when broke down and pulled up quickly after 3 out

6/1

7th

1

27th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Big Fish

11st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Likely that he failed to give his true running when a remote fourth at Warwick (2m5f, soft) having previously looked good in winning on good ground at Exeter (2m2f); remains a horse of interest and his dam won over this far.

20/1

4th

1

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Warwick

Big Fish

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, went second 6th, lost second 4 out, not fluent and lost third 3 out, weakening when mistake last

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recruited for £85,000 soon after winning a 3m Irish point (yielding to soft) by some 16l and the runner-up won next time (third was well held in a Uttoxeter bumper on Saturday); could be anything.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but he bled three runs back and couldn't hang in there at Exeter (2m3f, good) last time; continues to drop down the weights but he's now 0-8 over fences and is untried at this trip.

8/1

5th

3

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Carrigmoorna Rowan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry; competitive form over hurdles and fences for current yard but bled two runs back and then ran no race at Bangor.

5/1

5th

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Carrigmoorna Rowan

12st 0lb

J: Robbie David

T: Ryan Potter

Became disappointing for Harry Fry but has performed respectably over hurdles and fences for current yard; bled when he failed to give his running last time in a handicap chase; won't mind returning to this trip.

6/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£34,000 3yo out of a winning hurdler, herself a half-sister to smart chaser Aces Four; didn't go unbacked at Chepstow in March and finished 13l behind the very talented Knowsley Road; has a future.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Jack Sprat

11st 13lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: James Moffatt

Capable on his day for Jamie Snowden, winning three times; didn't sign off for that yard in bad form and he joined this one for £12,000; could go well.

33/1

4th

5

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

18:40 Exeter

Jack Sprat

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Course scorer who went freely when a below-par seventh of ten in 3m Wincanton handicap 25 days ago; drops back in trip now.

9/1

7th

8

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Jack Sprat

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Jamie Snowden

Three-time hurdle winner who seemed to have been refreshed by a 12-week break when a very respectable fourth over C&D (good to soft) in refitted cheekpieces this month; in the mix if in similar form.

10/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
34,000euros foal; half-brother to four winners including Ravished (useful 2m6f-3m1f hurdle/chase), Caheronaun (2m3f-3m hurdle/chase) and Presenting Dylan (2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to useful bumper/2m4f-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Mount Clerigo; stable takes these races seriously and another to note in the betting, especially with Harry Fry running two.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
After winning two small-field British points on good ground he was runner-up in an Aintree bumper and then bought for £45,000; none of that form is overly strong and he might prove vulnerable in a race of this nature.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Broomfields Cave

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Chasing record reads 3-6 following this month's 5l defeat of Loup De Maulde at Wincanton (3m1f, good; RPR 128), and although taking him to a new career-high mark the 4lb rise for that doesn't look an overreaction; no track or going issues, and case looks solid once more.

13/8

1st

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Broomfields Cave

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Made it 2-4 over fences when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) on Boxing Day; flopped at Doncaster (pulled up) last time but that was in the Grimthorpe and he could resume his progress on this drop back in grade; needs a close look.

7/2

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Broomfields Cave

10st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Both chase wins have come in small fields over similar trips to this; he's a strong stayer who might have more to give after only four runs over fences, so commands respect on that alone despite this rise in class.

10/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 260 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros 3yo and a half-brother to five winners including smart chaser Village Vic; raced freely until losing his position from halfway at Hereford (2m, good to soft; 4-1) in February; may do better as he gains experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

7th

1

23rd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Sea Village

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Oliver Signy

Struggled in first three handicaps but his third of 16 behind Fantomas at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better; contender if able to build on that performance.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; closely related to bumper/smart 2m-2m5f hurdle winner Marie's Rock; dam point/2m-2m3f hurdle/chase winner; stable 3-17 in bumpers this season; watch the market for any confidence behind him.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:40 Hereford

Came From Nothing

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Unable to land any sort of blow when upped to 2m7f for last month's handicap debut and now has a point to prove but there was significant promise in his qualifying runs this summer (2m-2m2f); hood now added.

16/1

0

2

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:00 Uttoxeter

Came From Nothing

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

8/1

5th

3

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Newton Abbot

Came From Nothing

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

towards rear, not fluent 1st, mistake 4th

20/1

Form: 64-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped promisingly in what were reasonable bumpers at Ffos Las and Hexham (again good to soft); has shown a fair level of ability and now goes in a tongue-tie; his form is right up there in this company.,
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs.

5/1

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win.

5/1

2nd

3

26th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:01 Huntingdon

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 3yo; 13th foal; half-brother to eight winners including Benson (bumper/useful 2m hurdle) and Clondaw Hollow (2m/2m3f hurdle); dam US 1m winner; trainer positive about him in his recent Stable Tour.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Moonlight Artist

10st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

C&D (good to soft) and 3m chase winner (good) who is back on that last winning chase mark; has been better in this discipline and is on a handy mark but was unable to take advantage over C&D latest.

5/1

4th

16

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Moonlight Artist

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over C&D in 2023 and was also successful over fences last spring but has not been firing on all cylinders this season and is inconsistent nowadays too.

20/1

5th

6

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

13:05 Wincanton

Moonlight Artist

10st 4lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Joe Tizzard

Record of 1-10 over hurdles and has the same strike-rate over fences; his last success was in a chase handicap at Warwick (3m, good) last April but he's not matched that form since and was tailed off at Exeter last time; comes with risks attached after a break and his last hurdle run was 12 months ago.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to 2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Goldchop; dam maiden Flat/hurdles, half-sister to very smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Gwanako; had wind surgery and a little discouraging to see the hood fitted, but the market should guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

31st May 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Imprevu Du Large

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten upwards of 42l in his first three hurdle runs but he ran well for a long way on his recent handicap debut at Ludlow (3m, good; 17l third); should have more to offer now switched to fences for top yard and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

4/1

3rd

5

14th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

17:05 Ludlow

Imprevu Du Large

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; dangerous to ignore.

9/4

14

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Imprevu Du Large

10st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten upwards of 42l in three qualifying runs at up to 2m5f (good/good to soft) this year but it's very rare for his top trainer to get one in off such a low opening mark; one of three runners from the stable and it'll be very interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far but was last of three finishers in a 2m4f British point in May.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

10th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Chairman Fitz

11st 8lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out

100/1

11th

4

30th Dec 2022

Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

13:30 Haydock

Chairman Fitz

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Third in a British maiden point (2m4f) in May, but tailed off at 200-1 in an Exeter bumper and 300-1 in a Ludlow novice hurdle.

100/1

15th

7

20th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:25 Ludlow

Chairman Fitz

11st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Harriet Dickin

Fair third of seven in British maiden point (2m4f, good to firm) on debut in May but he was tailed off at 200-1 in a bumper at Exeter (2m, good) last month and is hard to fancy now going hurdling.

200/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in bumpers at Chepstow and Newton Abbot; now goes in a tongue-tie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Etoile Brillante

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Wigham

Won over hurdles on stable debut at Warwick in May and reportedly made a respiratory noise at Market Rasen the following month; little to suggest this different discipline is likely to suit, though.

25/1

6th

6

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

20:05 Market Rasen

Etoile Brillante

10st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Michael Wigham

Poor form in bumpers and over hurdles for Alexandra Dunn, but finished off strongly to score from 5lb out of the handicap on first start for this trainer at Warwick (2m5f, good; 16-1) a fortnight ago; that was a solid building block; up to 3m, with prospect of further rain the risk-factor.

7/2

Form: 0-

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on good ground here in April when a 50-1 chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Wellwillya

10st 5lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

Record of 2-7 over fences and he ran a big race in defeat at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month; is also well suited by this track and he should be in the mix again after a short break.

10/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Wellwillya

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

2-6 over fences and was running well when last seen 12 months ago; trip/ground fine and on a competitive mark, while has won after a break in the past.

13/2

Form: 6-

Last run: 249 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Fiona Shaw

towards rear, mistake 4th, reminders after 6th, badly hampered by faller 3 out, soon lost touch

50/1

12

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Fiona Shaw

Didn't show much in novice hurdles last winter and pulled up last month on first two handicap/chase starts; a transformation is needed now back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

12

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Benville Bridge

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Fiona Shaw

Didn't show much in novice hurdles last winter and pulled up last month on first two handicap/chase starts; a transformation is needed now back over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Non-runners

Benville Bridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £193.30
Straight Forecast £148.05
Trifecta £1063.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Big Fish

Daily Mirror:

Broomfields Cave

WEST COUNTRY:

Came From Nothing

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Sprat

Telegraph:

Carrigmoorna Rowan

POSTDATA:

Imprevu Du Large

The Times:

Came From Nothing

D Express:

Big Fish

The Star:

Big Fish

LAMBOURN:

Jack Sprat

The Guardian:

Carrigmoorna Rowan

The Sun:

Broomfields Cave

Daily Record:

Broomfields Cave