December 11 / 13.53 Southwell

13.53

Good

Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Vickers.Bet Proudly Supporting British Racing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 35P

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very useful form on the Flat for Mark Johnston in his prime but showed promise on only one of three hurdling starts for this stable in August/September, and his recent AW form is underwhelming.
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7th

4

(4)

15th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

The Trader

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Formerly useful on the Flat for Mark Johnston but was very much emerging from the doldrums when winning over hurdles here last month; not so hot back on the Flat three weeks ago.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Trader

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Formerly useful on the Flat for Mark Johnston, but was very much emerging from the doldrums when winning over hurdles at Southwell 15 days ago; comes with risks attached, but is on a good mark if that latest success signals a general return to form.

6/1

1st

8

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:53 Southwell

The Trader

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, went third before 5th, went second and going best 2 out, shaken up and led approaching last, kept on, ridden out (trainer's rep said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, that gelding had come back into form on the Flat where he has run four times since his last hurdles run and appeared to transfer that improvement back over hurdles)

33/1

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6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to stable's high-class jumper Oscar Whisky and created good impression when ready winner of 16-runner Warwick bumper (good to soft) on last month's debut; needs to be taken very seriously.
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10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10th

1

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Spring Note

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Easily won this last year and made it 3-3 here (good-heavy) when scoring over C&D in March; soundly beaten on final start last season and pulled up here on her return, but she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect based on her excellent record here previously.

11/1

10

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Spring Note

11st 3lb

J: David Bass

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, weakened 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful at up to 1m6f on the Flat at his best; signed off for Kevin Philippart de Foy with two below-par runs in August/September but it will be interesting to see what Olly Murphy can do with him over hurdles.
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9th

10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.

20/1

6th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll.

4/1

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Liverpool Knight

10st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form: 22-8

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on seasonal/hurdling debut at Aintree (2m4f) in October and is not an easy one to predict here, but displayed significant promise when runner-up in two bumpers at start of this year and remains one to be interested in.
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5th

4

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

15:33 Plumpton

Ohnodonttakemehome

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Pat Murphy

Twice runner-up in bumpers and there has been mild promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles; cheekpieces added for his handicap debut; could be a player.

4/1

5th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Ohnodonttakemehome

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Pat Murphy

Runner-up on good to soft last January and March in his two bumpers; needs to brush up on his jumping but his second attempt over hurdles was a step back in the right direction; needs another.

14/1

4th

6

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:53 Southwell

Ohnodonttakemehome

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Pat Murphy

didn't jump with fluency, prominent, went second after 2nd, led 4th, headed and pressed leader 6th, mistake 3 out, ridden and lost second when not fluent 2 out, lost third and weakened approaching last

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on the Flat when trained in France but made just a mildly encouraging stable/hurdle debut over C&D (soft) last month and needs to take a good step forward today.
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5th

8

10th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:07 Fakenham

Kenahope

10st 8lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Olly Murphy

led but pestered, ridden and lost position before 2 out, weakening when mistake 2 out

9/1

3rd

5

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

13:40 Hereford

Kenahope

10st 13lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Olly Murphy

Unable to land a significant blow in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles in November/December and was beaten about 52l when upped to 2m3f for last month's handicap debut; back down in trip here and not written off just yet but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting.

8/1

8th

9

10th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Kenahope

11st 1lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Olly Murphy

Unable to land a significant blow in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles in November/December but showed some fairly useful form on the Flat in France a few years ago and is well worth a glance in the betting before today's handicap hurdle debut; upped in trip with tongue-tie fitted.

14/1

100/1

Form: 98

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in course bumper on debut in May and struggled to land any sort of blow when 200-1 for last month's hurdling debut (2m4f).
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4th

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

4

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

My Portia

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 9th

4/1

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Timberman; well down the field when 66-1 for last month's debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) and probably one for a bit further down the line.
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8

9th Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:25 Wincanton

Dr Hegarty

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

held up in rear, pushed along and became detached after 1st, reminder after 2nd, struggling when pulled up before 4th

6/1

5th

5

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

12:35 Sandown

Dr Hegarty

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Represents major stable but has the worst claims on form having been soundly beaten in 2m maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Southwell; should be more interesting when sent into handicaps.

100/1

Form: 60/50-

Last run: 325 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten outsider in two Ludlow novice hurdles last winter and can't be recommended on this first start for nearly 11 months.
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15

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Volatore

10st 12lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ran well for a long way on hurdling debut in December 2021 but suffered heavy defeats on both appearances last year and needs to take a good step forward on today's handicap debut.

33/1

8th

9

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:53 Southwell

Volatore

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

led, headed and prominent when lost two places after 2nd, dropped to midfield after 4th, dropped to rear and lost touch before 2 out, tailed off

100/1

Form: 88-40

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on both hurdling starts last month (2m4f/2m) and makes no significant appeal here.
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8

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

The Skiffle King

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a successful chasing debut at Southwell (3m2f) for Charles and Adam Pogson but off 14 months before being pulled up there for his new yard 24 days ago; blinkers are quickly reached for.

16/1

9

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:35 Southwell

The Skiffle King

10st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

jumped left on occasions, prominent, mistake and lost ground 6th, weakened before 15th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out

11/2

1st

6

17th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 185y

Class 5

12:10 Southwell

The Skiffle King

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

First and third in good-ground handicap hurdles earlier this year before struggling under softer conditions; the ground is therefore a worry and he goes without the cheekpieces that were working well.

12/1

Form: 64-386

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 80-1 odds when placed in Cheltenham maiden (2m, good) on seasonal/hurdling debut in October but safely held twice since, more recently when returned to Cheltenham on Friday.
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4

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Commander Of Ten

11st 7lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Aidan Fitzgerald

Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October.

16/1

4

30th Apr 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Commander Of Ten

11st 7lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Aidan Fitzgerald

Placed over hurdles in Britain early in his career; pulled up in a Limerick hunter chase in which Casey West finished second in December; mixed form in points, but has managed two wins from eight starts since last October.

16/1

0

5

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

12:52 Limerick

Commander Of Ten

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Aidan Fitzgerald

Showed some ability in UK but became regressive and had two wind surgeries; won a maiden point and ran respectably in two winners races for this yard but will have to step up today.

16/1

Form: 134-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in a Listed bumper in January and made good start to hurdling career when second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, form that was very well advertised by the winner last weekend; high on the list.
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2nd

1

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:20 Cartmel

Idealdes Villerets

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

French bumper winner; confirmed previous promise when making all to win at 4-9 on stable debut at Worcester earlier this month (2m, good; first run after a wind operation); obvious contender.

4/5

1st

3

8th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Idealdes Villerets

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Made the frame in a Listed bumper in early 2022 and on all four hurdling starts for Mel Rowley last season, most notably when third behind two useful rivals at Warwick (2m3f, good) in February; ought to be a tough nut to crack on today's stable debut.

10/11

3rd

6

17th Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Idealdes Villerets

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Mel Rowley

Quite a useful bumper performer (winner over 1m4f in France in August 2021) who has shown decent form over hurdles, his best effort being last time when third on good ground at Warwick on his first try at 2m3f; sound chance on that form.

11/8

Form: 80

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a top stable but well beaten on first two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m) and can only be watched at present.
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5

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:53 Southwell

Lord Pethers

11st 4lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

always towards rear, awkward jump 4th, soon ridden, well behind 3 out, tailed off when pulled up 2 out

66/1

14th

8

2nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:00 Exeter

Lord Pethers

11st 0lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

Sent off at 50-1 when tailed off on debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in October; top stable looks to have a much stronger contender in Grey Dawning.

66/1

8th

11

28th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:55 Uttoxeter

Lord Pethers

10st 12lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

always towards rear, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only fourth best on merit when modest third in run-of-the-mill C&D maiden on last month's debut; positives can be drawn from that performance but significant improvement is required today.
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8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

8

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

12:55 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom Gretton

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Taunton earlier this year but that effort remains a standout in her profile; struggles continued on chase debut latest and soft ground might not be what she wants.

14/1

4th

6

18th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Harkangel

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

Won mares' handicap hurdle at Taunton in April (3m, good; 33-1) with tongue-tie and cheekpieces on for first time; poor efforts both starts since; has same headgear on chase debut.

14/1

Form: 1P8-C4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner last season; unlucky to be carried out on hurdling debut in October and ran well for a long way when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; needs to improve here but has potential.
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3rd

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

15:32 Market Rasen

Hidden Beauty

11st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Soft-ground bumper winner who easily won a 16-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January; soundly beaten on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) but could improve for the run and this unexposed mare may well have potential off her current mark.

5/1

8th

6

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:13 Huntingdon

Hidden Beauty

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Improved to win 16-runner Doncaster novice (2m, good to soft) in January and was not discredited when beaten odds-on favourite the following month; makes handicap debut after 291-day absence but probably still has potential; enters calculations.

11/2

Non-runners

Commander Of Ten, Idealdes Villerets, Harkangel, Hidden Beauty

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Payout
Exacta £19.70
Straight Forecast £23.25
Trifecta £52.70

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Spring Note

SPOTLIGHT:

Idealdes Villerets

RP Ratings:

Hidden Beauty

The Times:

Spring Note

Telegraph:

Spring Note

Daily Mail:

Spring Note

Daily Mirror:

Spring Note

The Sun:

Spring Note

The Star:

Spring Note

Daily Record:

Spring Note

TOPSPEED:

Idealdes Villerets

D Express:

Idealdes Villerets

POSTDATA:

Hidden Beauty

WEST COUNTRY:

Hidden Beauty