November 18 / 15.15 Ascot

15.15

Good To Soft

Garden For All Seasons Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15609
  • 1m 7f 152y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Garden For All Seasons Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 66118- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row early this year (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy); no impact on handicap debut in the Imperial Cup next time but didn't run badly in that competitive race and this very lightly raced 5yo is open to improvement.
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3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 3 out, kept on from 2 out

5/2

3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Finally exploited his much reduced mark when coming clear at Ffos Las a month ago (2m4f, good to soft), where he reportedly appreciated the drying ground; a 5lb rise might not prevent him from following up.

5/2

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Monviel

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

All three wins in 2022; twice second in the mud at Uttoxeter (2m4f) last spring but well beaten all five starts from November onwards, even when the cheekpieces returned back at Uttoxeter on latest; another career-low mark.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 241/0- D

Last run: 559 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on last hurdle start in May 2021 and he has a lofty mark to defy, but he's shown strong form in this code and is classy on the Flat (RPR of 109 when not beaten far in this year's Ebor); not ruled out.
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8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

8th

7

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Shanroe

10st 13lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose veteran has won 11 of his 39 starts under Rules but he's shown virtually nothing since a Listed Chester win on the Flat in September 2023; needs a revival.

40/1

Form: 223-41 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Having edged down the weights he ended an 11-race losing run in a conditionals' handicap under Ben Bromley at Kempton (2m, good to soft) 11 days ago; just 1lb higher here (escapes a penalty but is 1lb out of the handicap) and he's a key player if conditions are okay (unproven on soft/heavy).
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7th

9

13th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

16:33 Chepstow

Get Back Get Back

11st 4lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Nearly won the Sussex Champion Hurdle earlier this year and another good run at Plumpton 19 days ago (2m, good); does seem to like tight tracks and dry ground, so this might not play to his strengths.

10/1

3rd

1

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Get Back Get Back

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Won this three years ago; two standout efforts last season were his Kempton success and a near-miss in the Sussex Champion Hurdle back here (same mark); 2m5f was too far when disappointing at Newton Abbot 22 days ago; chance.

7/1

6th

5

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:17 Newton Abbot

Get Back Get Back

10st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Clearcut winner at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in the autumn and bettered that performance when very close second in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) in April; only 1lb above that mark here but was below form on the Flat last time and has stamina to prove.

8/1

Form: 5F/8-1 D

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since promising third over C&D (soft) on British debut in 2020; got back on track when winning five-runner handicap at Warwick (2m, good) this May and, while today's task is tougher, he could have more to offer for his top trainer who has won three of the last five runnings.
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3rd

6

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Kempton

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 10lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Campaigned at about 2m in Britain, winning at Warwick (good) last May; no progress in two runs since but may be ready for a crack at this longer distance; French win came over 2m3f; not dismissed.

6/1

6th

2

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 13lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Looked good from the front in small field at Warwick (2m, good; 5lb higher today) last May in his second handicap; ran as though the race would bring him on when fair fifth at Ascot in November; off another 106 days but lightly raced and could be capable of better.

4/1

5

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 2

16:10 Huntingdon

Gipsy De Choisel

11st 1lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Nicky Henderson

Remains lightly raced; looked good at Warwick in May (2m, good) and ran as though the race would bring him on when fifth on his Ascot return; that was in mid-November and off since, but hard to rule out.

8/1

Form: 3116-F D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
4yo who won at Auteuil (2m1f, heavy) last November and followed up on British debut at Newbury (2m, soft); tailed off in Aintree Grade 1 next time and early faller on last month's handicap debut at Fontwell; not obviously well treated but he attracted market support last time and is not discounted.
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4th

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

In The Air

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won five over hurdles for previous yards and three over fences last term for current trainer; may have needed the run when seventh of eight finishers at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month after six-month layoff but probably needs to come down the weights.

6/1

7th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

In The Air

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Five-time hurdle winner who did well over fences in the second half of last year, with three wins and two seconds; returns after six months off but he's only 2lb higher than for his last success and he has won when fresh in the past; needs close look back over hurdles.

8/1

6

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

14:10 Chepstow

In The Air

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Record of 2-8 over fences, with both wins gained this summer in small-field handicaps on good ground; put in his place by an improver in a novice last time; dangerous if allowed to dominate (front runs).

7/4

Form: P126-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on last month's reappearance at Cheltenham but the good ground may not have suited; did well in handicaps on soft/good to soft last season, including a 9l second of 22 in the Imperial Cup, and he's a contender if able to leave his latest run well behind.
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5th

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Lively Citizen

11st 12lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: D J Jeffreys

Long in the tooth and no longer the force of old but bounced back from two poor chase runs with respectable effort over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month and is now 5lb lower than when going close in this race a year ago; could have a say.

12/1

5th

7

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Lively Citizen

11st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: D J Jeffreys

Very capable over fences but pulled up in that discipline on his last two starts following a break of 217 days; he did go close over hurdles at Aintree three runs ago so there's a big effort in him if he can get his act together.

25/1

Form: 1243-4 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won his first three last season (2m, good/good to soft) and ran well in defeat in some hot handicaps subsequently (including on soft); another good run on last month's reappearance at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft), when fading into fourth, and he's respected now back down in trip.
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1

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

16:20 Newton Abbot

Onemorefortheroad

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Front-runner who posted some good efforts over hurdles and fences for Neil King in second half of last year, including a second in this race; makes debut for Ben Pauling after eight-month break but will be a danger to all off current mark if fully tuned up.

4/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

Onemorefortheroad

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Front-runner; looked a non-stayer over 3m at Doncaster last month but his close second there (2m3f, good) two starts ago was a good effort and he'll be fine on this right-handed track; no surprise if he give this a good shot.

8/1

9

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

Onemorefortheroad

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

pressed leader, struggling when lost position after 7th, dropped to last 9th, soon pulled up

8/1

Form: 1178-5 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
4yo who won last season on his first two hurdle starts (including over C&D) before a respectable midfield finish in the Triumph; however, he was well beaten on his handicap debut in April and it was the same story on last month's return at Cheltenham; big turnaround needed.
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8th

6

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Worcester

Doctor Parnassus

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Had a spell in Ireland but back with his former yard he didn't pick up at all when beaten 19l at Stratford; doesn't look as good as he was; now tongue tied.

7/1

6th

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Doctor Parnassus

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has returned to his former yard after a spell in Ireland; won his first two races over hurdles for this stable in January/February 2022; has dropped to a decent mark; any market move should be noted.

3/1

4th

8

21st Jan 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 132y

15:20 Thurles

Doctor Parnassus

10st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard John O’Brien

Dual winner over hurdles for the Skeltons; two good efforts on the Flat and not disgraced in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Leopardstown; could have more to offer.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 492-71 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 138

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5th

1

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Herbiers

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well handicapped on his form up to May 2023 and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's struggled over hurdles and fences this season following a long absence, and has plenty to prove.

16/1

8

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

16:13 Wetherby

Herbiers

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Potentially on a good mark but it's been a struggle this season after a layoff and a sudden turnaround is needed with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 1147-2 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 125

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Non-runners

Herbiers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.10
Straight Forecast £65.82
Tricast £826.08
Trifecta £881.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Get Back Get Back

TOPSPEED:

Onemorefortheroad

LAMBOURN:

Gipsy De Choisel

WEST COUNTRY:

Monviel

SPOTLIGHT:

Lively Citizen

D Express:

Shanroe

Telegraph:

Gipsy De Choisel

The Sun:

Gipsy De Choisel

The Times:

Onemorefortheroad

Daily Mail:

Onemorefortheroad

The Star:

Onemorefortheroad

POSTDATA:

Get Back Get Back

The Guardian:

Get Back Get Back

Daily Mirror:

Get Back Get Back

Daily Record:

Get Back Get Back