December 01 / 14.55 Wincanton

14.55

Good To Soft

Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £10510.78
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5633-1

Last run: 5 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
First run for more than a year and making handicap/stable debut when justifying heavy support in fine style at Doncaster (2m, good) on Saturday; this is more competitive but good chance he will be up to defying his penalty.
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7

(23)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Filey Bay

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

One of two for trainer; dual-hurdles winner got his second Flat win at Galway in July when an easy winner of an amateur contest (2m1f, yielding); struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch last time and drops 2lb now.

18/1

16

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Filey Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Emmet Mullins

Plundered a nice pot at Galway (2m1f, yielding) when last seen in July; got hit with a 10lb hike for that so this 9yo will need to produce a career best to follow up but that's not impossible given who trains him; respected.

17/2

17

(3)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Filey Bay

11st 0lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

142-rated hurdler has run only five times on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Tramore maiden on good ground in August 2023, close-up fourth on handicap debut in the 2023 Naas November Handicap; did not appear again until finishing in mid-division at the Curragh last month.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/411- C

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who made a successful start over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) in January; first run since and pitched into handicap company but looks a nice prospect and warrants respect.
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6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Shallow River

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won a 3m handicap hurdle on soft ground at Carlisle in December 2024 but hasn't been out since; looks his stable's second string.

14/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 2231-2 D

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, latterly finishing second of four at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft); returns from a break off the same handicap mark and will need to be at the top of her game to get seriously involved.
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8th

1

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:12 Ffos Las

Midnight Ginger

12st 0lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

On a long losing run but she wasn't discredited on the back of wind surgery when fourth of six in 2m3f Warwick handicap 60 days ago; possibilities off a falling mark.

12/1

4th

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Midnight Ginger

11st 11lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

Runner-up at Ludlow last February and now 8lb lower; however, this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since; has had wind surgery since last time, which needs to make a big difference.

14/1

Form: 344-33

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who has run creditably on both starts this season, latterly when third of eight at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month; down 2lb but others far less exposed and a place is probably the best she can hope for.
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5th

1

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

19:20 Stratford

Amelias Dance

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Robert Walford

Runner-up five times last season but not at best when well-held fourth at Taunton (2m, soft) in March; pulled up after a bad early mistake at Kempton last month.

5/1

5th

1

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

19:20 Stratford

Amelias Dance

12st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Robert Walford

led, pressed leader when headed 2nd, led last (usual 2 out), headed home turn, weakened final 110yds

5/1

4

22nd Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton

Amelias Dance

11st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

midfield, bad mistake and almost fell 3rd, soon pulled up quickly

14/1

12/1

Form: 4214F2

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has progressed well over hurdles and ran right up to his mark when just touched off at Huntingdon (2m, good) 12 days ago; likely to be thereabouts but others may be better treated.
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10

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Sergeant

11st 8lb

J: Miss Anna Johnston

T: Anthony Charlton

Refused to race at Wincanton in October so not without risk; won at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last August and returned to form with 11l third under Anna Johnston at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) in December; the winner aside, that latest form is working out well and he could be thereabouts down 2lb.

16/1

10

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

16:27 Musselburgh

Sergeant

11st 8lb

J: Miss Anna Johnston

T: Anthony Charlton

Refused to race at Wincanton in October so not without risk; won at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last August and returned to form with 11l third under Anna Johnston at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) in December; the winner aside, that latest form is working out well and he could be thereabouts down 2lb.

16/1

Form: 21-245 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Well held but by no means disgraced in a couple of handicaps in the autumn; inching down the weights for a yard which is starting to hit form; others more persuasive, however.
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3rd

2

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, outpaced but went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders, outpaced but went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

10/1

7th

7

(3)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Coolnaugh Haze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 21-12 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who won a Worcester maiden on his hurdling debut; fair second under a penalty over this C&D (good to firm) last month; doesn't appear to be thrown in on his handicap debut but open to improvement and can't be ruled out.
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2nd

4

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Trolley Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, went second after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

11/2

3rd

8

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

14:40 Cartmel

Trolley Boy

10st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

towards rear

10/1

2nd

1

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Trolley Boy

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

C&D winner on his hurdling debut and back from a break when landing a Ludlow novice three weeks ago; beaten in both handicap attempts but a repeat of that latest performance makes him a leading light in this.

15/8

Form: -31653 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a hunter chase at Stratford (2m1f, good) in May; well held in two subsequent chases and was returning to hurdles when a creditable third of four at Leicester (2m, good to firm) 17 days ago; doesn't appeal as a likely winner in this much stronger contest.
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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: 333-54 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 3/443- CD

Last run: 340 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Creditable third of eight to a subsequent Cheltenham Festival winner at Kempton (2m5f, soft) when last seen over hurdles on Boxing Day; didn't make much of an impact in four subsequent runs on the Flat but this may be more suitable and he is not ruled out.
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11th

10

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

On To Victory

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time very useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles early in 2021; fourth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last March but pulled up in November (25-1) when next seen; goes beyond 2m5f for first time.

14/1

0

4

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:05 Exeter

On To Victory

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time useful Flat performer who has won over hurdles; however, seems past his best and doesn't look solid on 2022/2023 form (both codes); absent since Haydock fourth in March; best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected.

14/1

Form: 1-4100 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Dual novice hurdle winner in the spring but has struggled in both handicaps and is readily opposed despite his reduced mark.
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6

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Worcester

Toronto

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Formerly useful on the Flat and a dual hurdle winner in spring 2022; signed off for Brian Barr below form but was only 3-1 on debut for this yard at Bangor and after losing ground quickly it was reported that he bled; likely contender should the wheels stay on.

10/1

0

1

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Toronto

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Useful on the Flat in his prime, and a dual hurdle winner in spring 2022; ended last year with some disappointing hurdle runs for Brian Barr but makes stable debut from a very dangerous mark; can't be ignored.

7/2

5

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:00 Hereford

Toronto

11st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Brian Barr

Keen-going sort; two novice wins last spring but little impact in four handicaps since; continues to slide down the weights and may revive on good ground at some stage.

25/1

Form: U86/35 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won juvenile contest in October 2020 but lightly raced since; hasn't done enough in two starts since returning from a long absence to suggest he will win a competitive race like this.
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10

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 3

14:55 Wincanton

Overpriced Mixer

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won juvenile contest in October 2020 but lightly raced since; hasn't done enough in two starts since returning from a long absence to suggest he will win a competitive race like this.

20/1

5th

2

7th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton

Overpriced Mixer

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Briain

T: Nicky Henderson

7f/1m winner on the Flat; made a successful hurdling debut over C&D two years ago and later ran well in an Ascot handicap; had wind surgery during a long absence and he's entitled to come on for his Plumpton reappearance run when keen to get on with things; good ground is ideal.

11/8

Non-runners

On To Victory, Toronto

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Payout
Exacta £3.80
Straight Forecast £3.28
Tricast £17.86
Trifecta £23.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Filey Bay

WEST COUNTRY:

Shallow River

TOPSPEED:

Midnight Ginger

POSTDATA:

Overpriced Mixer

The Guardian:

Shallow River

RP Ratings:

Filey Bay

The Times:

Filey Bay

Telegraph:

Filey Bay

Daily Mail:

Filey Bay

D Express:

Filey Bay

Daily Mirror:

Filey Bay

The Sun:

Filey Bay

The Star:

Filey Bay

Daily Record:

Filey Bay