November 22 / 12.55 Sedgefield

12.55

Soft

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  • Prize money: £7951.16
  • 3m 2f 202y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5524-4

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden who still has fairly low mileage; sole placed effort came over 2m4f but a first success is not out of the question, granted some improvement for this new trip.
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5th

4

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Sir Apollo

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Both wins for previous yard came over 3m3f at Sedgefield; yet to find top form for current stable; doesn't look the percentage call.

9/1

5th

7

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Best efforts have been at Sedgefield and he was well behind over C&D last month, finishing adrift of Castletown.

20/1

5th

8

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:00 Perth

Sir Apollo

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

took keen hold, disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed but raced in second before 11th, led again 14th

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3P24-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Successful twice over hurdles (3m, soft) in 2020; below best in that sphere last month; ran respectably twice over fences (3m) in the spring, shaping as if this longer distance will suit; one to consider.
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14

6th Feb 2023

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Espoir Moriviere

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Dual hurdles winner; 0-5 over fences, most recently last of four behind To The Limit at Kelso; now first-time visored; 5lb wrong.

16/1

4th

3

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:30 Kelso

Espoir Moriviere

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

raced in second, mistake 3rd, pressed leader 7th, lost second 13th, outpaced and pushed along before 4 out, soon ridden

5/2

14

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

12:27 Wetherby

Espoir Moriviere

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Creditable efforts last spring in first two chases (3m, heavy/good to soft; including over C&D) and a 3l second to Sir Apollo at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month when back over fences; again thereabouts.

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4922-F

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Point winner; hurdles form includes a narrow defeat over 3m3f here (soft) in February; in touch when falling two out at Hexham (3m) on the switch to chasing; has possibilities granted a clear round.
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5th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 6lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: John Wainwright

Three-time course winner over today's trip over fences, and ran much better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when third in recent soft-ground chase here; switches back to hurdling on a lower mark; contender.

6/1

3rd

5

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Wainwright

prominent behind clear leaders

9/2

Form: 94-580

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Point winner when trained in Ireland; far from consistent over hurdles for current yard and is not a solid proposition in that respect; however, may improve for this switch to chasing.
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4th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Record of 2-17 around Hexham includes one C&D chase win two years ago (good); hasn't hit the line strongly on any of his three most recent visits, losing second to Killybegs Jet Lady in the middle one of these, and surprising if nothing is going better at the end here.

10/1

4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

Form: 3124U1 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-6 for Ann Duffield this season, most recently scoring by 8l over this C&D on soft ground; major contender provided he continues in the same form for new stable; remains with same owner.
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4

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Fiston Du Mou

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won twice last season, including over 3m3f on soft, and creditable runner-up on the second of his three runs this autumn; off three months but thereabouts judged on those better efforts.

4/1

4th

4

16th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Fiston Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

C&D winner (soft) just over a year ago and narrowly beat a hot favourite in a match at Catterick (3m1f, good) in February; was having his second start back from a lengthy absence when beaten 2l into second of eight behind Ballylinch back here (soft) last time; 2lb better off and shouldn't be far away again.

7/2

2nd

3

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

Fiston Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Made mistakes when last of six over C&D on recent stable debut; C&D winner on soft last November off 4lb lower; could fare better this time.

12/1

Form: 820-6P C

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped since finishing second here in March; looks a doubtful stayer back up markedly in trip, having gained all jumps wins at 2m3f; 7lb out of the weights.
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15

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Beaten just a neck over C&D last May but hasn't threatened in four subsequent starts and this 13yo is winless since 2020; 7lb wrong today.

66/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

Form: P2-PP8

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won at Kelso (2m7f) in January and ran well over this C&D in April; badly out of form this season, soundly beaten over 2m5f here most recently; revival is needed.
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12

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

To The Limit

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list.

20/1

11th

13

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

To The Limit

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, headed but prominent after 1st

16/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

To The Limit

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and lost position 8th, soon recovered

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2414-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Plugged on for third at Chepstow (2m7f) back over fences last month, taking chase form figures to F13 and shaping as if this longer distance will suit; still unexposed in this sphere and looks interesting.
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7th

9

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023.

20/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

To Be Sure

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky.

25/1

10

12th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:32 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Evan Williams

Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.50
Straight Forecast £30.20
Tricast £91.32
Trifecta £120.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

Fiston Du Mou

SPOTLIGHT:

To Be Sure

The Times:

Onestepatatime

POSTDATA:

Fiston Du Mou

THE NORTH:

Fiston Du Mou

Daily Mail:

Fiston Du Mou

D Express:

Fiston Du Mou

The Sun:

Fiston Du Mou

Daily Record:

Fiston Du Mou

Telegraph:

To Be Sure

Daily Mirror:

To Be Sure

The Guardian:

Onestepatatime

The Star:

Onestepatatime