November 21 / 13.50 Kempton

13.50

Good To Soft

Wise Betting @racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4574.64
  • 3m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Wise Betting @racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 11-114 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, gaining four straight wins over 3m1f/3m2f at sharp tracks (good/good to soft); unsuited by drop back to 2m4f three weeks ago when bidding for the five-timer; remains of interest.
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3rd

1

12th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

14:15 Plumpton

Good News

12st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Lydia Richards

led, headed 7th, lost position with one circuit to go, outpaced 10th, soon lost touch, left in remote third last, tailed off

6/1

4th

2

22nd Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Good News

12st 1lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

pressed leader

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5713-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; 1m7f winner last season; not disgraced over 2m4f at Plumpton on reappearance; pedigree suggests he should have more to offer; interesting contender, assuming he stays this longer distance.
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8th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Island Run

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Both wins at Wincanton, the latest in a 3m handicap in 2023, but he's dropped to a handy mark and the latest run at Newbury (3m, good to soft), his third since returning from an absence, suggested he could be interesting with this lesser stamina test; can figure.

8/1

6th

14

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Island Run

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Gained his only wins at Wincanton in 2022 and 2023; not disgraced when runner-up in Class 5 at Lingfield (2m7f) most recently but looks unlikely to go one better in this stronger contest.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3161-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort last season, winning over 2m4f and 2m5f; below par at Worcester (2m7f, soft) on reappearance but may resume his improvement with that outing under his belt; still has low mileage.
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5th

9

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Come On Gruff

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Bumper and dual hurdle winner; ran right up to his best when narrowly foiled in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Worcester (good; won on soft) on his final appearance in May and he's bred to be a chaser; remains in same ownership despite changing yards.

20/1

2nd

4

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Come On Gruff

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Tom George

Lightly raced 7yo who was placed on two of his three starts last season, more recently when third at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month; will be favoured by the forecast rain and probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

3

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

15:45 Exeter

Come On Gruff

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom George

midfield, dropped to rear after 2nd, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and outpaced before 3 out

13/2

Form: 231123 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Unproven on soft/heavy; productive and consistent sort who has been successful three times at up to 3m2f this term; creditable third at Newton Abbot most recently; solid contender who looks sure to go well again.
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3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Stuck on a lengthy losing run and was well behind Boskill Borden here 12 days ago; the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

16/1

7th

2

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggling before minor late gains at Market Rasen latest (2m5f, good) extended his losing run to 20; first drop into a 0-105 since July 2022 isn't sufficient on its own to persuade this is the day.

8/1

10/1

Form: 2-4334

Last run: 131 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Absent since a poor effort in July; largely in decent form otherwise in spring and early summer, including Ludlow success when he was returning from a layoff; one to consider, with being fresh.
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6th

1

31st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:00 Newton Abbot

Itacare

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Scored off 3lb higher at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last spring but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs, including on his return after another wind operation at Worcester (tailed off) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

14/1

7th

12

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Itacare

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Scored off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March 2022 and was placed over C&D (good) off 9lb higher last summer; out of sorts when last seen in the winter but had another wind op (his third) during subsequent 96-day break and can't be ruled out.

12/1

10th

6

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

15:55 Exeter

Itacare

11st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: David Pipe

midfield

25/1

Form: 424-19

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has raced in better contests this term, winning Class 3 at Worcester (2m7f, good) then well held in Class 2 at Cheltenham; drops in grade but looks weighted to the hilt (remains on career-high mark).
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9th

5

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:21 Market Rasen

Moon King

11st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Makes his stable debut on a reduced mark but his form for Charlie Longsdon went the wrong way this year and he has plenty to prove.

25/1

6th

1

(3)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Moon King

10st 1lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Charlie Longsdon

raced lazily, raced in last, pushed along before halfway, reminders 5f out, lost touch and tailed off from 4f out

20/1

0

4

7th Sep 2023

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:18 Southwell

Moon King

11st 10lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

Now 10lb lower than when winning over hurdles last summer but was last of four on chasing debut in July, and his finishing effort over hurdles last month was disappointing; swaps blinkers for refitted visor here; needs to up his game.

10/1

Form: 3F/54-

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Below best in two starts over fences last term; in the lead and sticking on when final-flight faller at Perth (3m2f, good) on last attempt over hurdles; interesting off 6lb lower back in this sphere.
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3

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Republican

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Followed his former trainer Oliver Sherwood to Harry Derham's yard for which he made a winning start over 3m at Musselburgh (soft); didn't win with much in hand but that was his first run for 251 days and a 5lb rise is fair enough.

11/4

1st

2

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Republican

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

prominent, in touch with leaders after 8th

3/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Republican

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Oliver Sherwood

Won at Hereford (2m3f, good) in February but that was a weak four-runner race and he's since been a soundly beaten fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); others have more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: P6P/78

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Has lost his way since Grade 3 win at Sandown in 2020; well beaten in two starts this term; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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11th

2

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Limited Reserve

11st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

First sign of retaining ability since returning from a long absence when 4l third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; not certain to benefit from this shorter trip but he is well handicapped.

7/1

3rd

10

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Limited Reserve

10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Beaten a long way on all four outings since returning from a long absence but his mark is in freefall as a result; given 12 weeks off and worth a precautionary betting check with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

7th

9

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Ffos Las

Limited Reserve

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back from long absence with three disappointing efforts this autumn; ran well to a point in refitted cheekpieces at Kempton (3m, soft) last time and is too well handicapped to be ruled out but he has a lot more to prove than some; no headgear today.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: -21447

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in Class 2 event at Newbury (back from a short break) last time; successful off this mark in this grade at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; likely player if returning to that form.
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6th

6

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Sammylou

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Six-time hurdle winner who stays well and is usually ridden very patiently; well beaten on both appearances this season and not seen over fences since two unconvincing attempts in January 2020; given a good chance by the handicapper but still looks risky.

14/1

10th

2

14th Jun 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

19:55 Newton Abbot

Sammylou

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Gained three of his six hurdling wins over C&D; pulled up ten days ago, after a break, and won't be favoured by the forecast rain here but is too well handicapped to rule out and the return to this track is an obvious plus; usually ridden very patiently.

14/1

2

4th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell

Sammylou

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

in rear

12/1

Form: 2-2P86

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 222 at Kempton, the last two efforts off higher marks in the spring (2m5f, good; shaped as if 3m will suit); lesser efforts elsewhere since but has possibilities back here.
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9th

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Fugitives Drift

11st 8lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

prominent

50/1

9th

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Fugitives Drift

11st 8lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

prominent

50/1

9th

8

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Fugitives Drift

10st 10lb

J: Miss Lucy Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Managed to win a point in March but this regressive 9yo achieved nothing when 80-1 for this month's rules return at Ayr (2m4f, good) and remains difficult to enthuse over.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.40
Straight Forecast £41.94
Tricast £140.57
Trifecta £278.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mr Yeats

SPOTLIGHT:

Island Run

RP Ratings:

Fugitives Drift

LAMBOURN:

Republican

Daily Mirror:

Moon King

WEST COUNTRY:

Island Run

D Express:

Island Run

The Star:

Island Run

The Times:

Mr Yeats

Telegraph:

Mr Yeats

The Guardian:

Mr Yeats

The Sun:

Mr Yeats

Daily Record:

Mr Yeats

TOPSPEED:

Fugitives Drift

Daily Mail:

Fugitives Drift