December 21 / 13.00 Lingfield

13.00

Soft

At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 3f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.70
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 7-74

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in his sole bumper and same story in two hurdle runs this season, most recently when a 24l fourth of eight over C&D (soft) last month; remains best watched for now.
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3rd

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 3

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

No Tackle

10st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won in a refitted visor at Lingfield (2m6f) in November and runner-up on next three outings, which represents career-best form; still on a fair mark and drying ground won't bother him at all.

9/2

2nd

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

No Tackle

11st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Two-time course winner, the latest here (2m6f, soft) last February, and got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m6f, good) in November; runner-up on both starts since (2m6f, good to soft; here last time); solid candidate.

7/4

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 29 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his seven Irish points and then bought for £38,000; kicked off his hurdling career with a promising second behind a smart novice at Plumpton (2m4f, good) in October but he was disappointing when favourite over same C&D last month; made some mistakes in that race and has something to prove after that heavy defeat.
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4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Heaven Smart

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

In good form over fences in the autumn, bar a blip at Perth in October; 0-11 over hurdles but twice finished second in this sphere and often runs well after a break; entitled to respect.

9/2

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Heaven Smart

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Showed the benefit of a wind op when dominating from the front here (2m4f, good) last month, his second start for Laura Morgan, and ran big race in defeat under penalty at Southwell (2m4f, good) a few days later; effectively another 5lb higher today but sure to be suited by the move back up in trip; good chance.

7/4

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Heaven Smart

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

All-the-way Kempton 3m winner in early 2024 and, with stamina to spare at intermediate trips and the benefit of wind surgery, was played equally aggressively in victory at Perth last week (good); 2lb badly in under the penalty but still superbly handicapped on that previous winning form.

9/4

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 43

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won the second of his two Irish points in April and he's shown promise with his two frame efforts over hurdles at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) this autumn; was beaten 27l last month but that third was behind an impressive winner in a big field and he sets the standard here; key player.
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3rd

2

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Fontwell

Hold Up La Colmine

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Looked far from a natural over fences so far, his easy Windsor victory last November coming despite mistakes; handed a 9lb rise for that and finished well held back at the same course when last seen two months ago; needs to put in a better round.

5/2

Form: 34

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won by 18l in his final Irish point in March; made a promising start over hurdles when third in C&D novice (soft) last month but he finished a remote fourth in similar conditions at Chepstow 18 days ago; that was a step in the wrong direction and others are more persuasive.
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10th

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Grey Dalco

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

always behind, tailed off

25/1

10th

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Grey Dalco

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Went the wrong way over hurdles and pulled up in all four of his chases; absent for a year.

25/1

5

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Grey Dalco

11st 7lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Became disappointing over hurdles towards end of last season and has been pulled up in all three chases this term (2m3f-2m4f); moves back up in trip with huge amount to prove.

20/1

Form: 6-7

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No impact in four Irish points; showed some promise when sixth of 15 on his hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft; 150-1) last month but he failed to build on that at this track 13 days later; this step up in trip should suit on pedigree but he needs to leave that latest form well behind.
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2

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:15 Fontwell

Leading Swoop

11st 10lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Course regular who kept on well to win by over 5l over C&D (good) in March and won't mind if the ground is much slower today; absent since well-held third behind Ballintara at Plumpton in April, though, and needs to be in peak form to overcome current mark; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

8/1

3rd

1

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:40 Plumpton

Leading Swoop

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

raced in second, niggled along briefly 12th, not fluent 14th

5/6

3rd

1

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:40 Plumpton

Leading Swoop

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

raced in second, niggled along briefly 12th, not fluent 14th, lost position 3 out, left in remote third 2 out, hung left approaching last, weakened run-in

5/6

Form: 2/2

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 2m4f mares' maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (soft) on her debut last March; on the sidelines for 20 months after that but she returned for new yard with a creditable second at Market Rasen (2m4f, soft) last month; should benefit from that run and she's an interesting contender.
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3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Three-time winner over regulation fences but has struggled since returning from a break and was well behind two of these last time; now has tongue-tie fitted.

8/1

5th

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Triple chase winner in 2023-24 season (once over C&D); 0-10 in points in first half of 2025 and returned to racing under rules with two underwhelming runs towards end of last year, latterly when remote second to Gazette Bourgeoise here last month; revival needed.

14/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:35 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, disputing third 12th, headway to lead before 3 out, joined last

4/1

Form: 8-9

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners, notably the stable's smart jumper Irish Saint; didn't live up to market expectations in sole bumper in March and she made a low-key start over hurdles at Exeter (2m2f, good; tailed off) last month; still very early days but she needs a transformation on this switch to slower ground.
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6th

10

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Taunton

Sister Saint

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Down the field in sole bumper and well beaten on her three hurdle starts; improvement needed but she's in top hands and goes handicapping off a basement mark; interesting, all the more so if strong in the betting.

100/30

7th

11

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

15:25 Fontwell

Sister Saint

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Half-sister to winners including the stable's smart jumper Irish Saint; disappointing in a bumper last March and heavy defeats in her two hurdle races this term; Mullins Bay looks the stable first string.

25/1

7th

14

21st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:00 Lingfield

Sister Saint

10st 11lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Paul Nicholls

Half-sister to five winners, notably the stable's smart jumper Irish Saint; didn't live up to market expectations in sole bumper in March and she made a low-key start over hurdles at Exeter (2m2f, good; tailed off) last month; still very early days but she needs a transformation on this switch to slower ground.

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for an Ascot bumper (1m7f, good) last month and was always in rear before finishing last of eight; now switches to hurdling and he's probably best watched; hood worn on debut in removed.
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2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

2

12th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Privatearing

11st 13lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, disputing second

12/1

Form: 0/

Last run: 664 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off at a massive price in a 2m4f maiden at Huntingdon (soft) on her debut in February; makes no appeal on return.
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6th

10

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 5

15:20 Ffos Las

Whiskey Times

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Katharine Davis

300-1 for all three maiden hurdles and showed very little; 4lb out of the weights, as she is today, when 100-1 for her handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) nine days ago and beaten 37l; no form claims.

100/1

5th

9

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

Whiskey Times

10st 2lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Katharine Davis

300-1 for all three maiden hurdles and has shown very little; this is more realistic but is 4lb wrong on her handicap/chase debut.

33/1

11

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

12:45 Doncaster

Whiskey Times

11st 3lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and would be a surprise winner.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4

Last run: 228 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked inexperienced but he shaped with some promise when a 12-1 fourth in Warwick bumper (2m, good) on his debut in May; half-brother to a useful hurdle winner and he needs checking in market switched to this sphere on his return.
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6th

4

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Kempton

All A Struggle

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Webber

towards rear of midfield, niggled along 6th, lost ground quickly before 2 out, soon detached

25/1

1

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 3

13:50 Ascot

All A Struggle

11st 6lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Webber

Made a quite promising bumper debut last spring but well beaten on both hurdling starts during the winter (2m3f/2m5f); needs combination of wind op and fitting of tongue-tie to make a huge difference.

40/1

4th

1

10th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Kempton

All A Struggle

11st 5lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Paul Webber

Got to within 12l of the very smart Strong Leader in a good-ground bumper at Warwick and possibly unsuited by heavy ground in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield; a bit of a concern to see cheekpieces turned to quite so soon.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros 3yo; unraced for the Tizzards; showed some ability when 150-1 fourth in a 2m novice here (soft) on his recent debut but was beaten 27l in that race and he needs significant improvement upped in trip on his second start.
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5

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:45 Wincanton

Birdman Bob

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Andy Irvine

in rear, not fluent 4th

11/2

Form: 9P4-

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a bumper and two maiden hurdles in the spring, most recently when a tailed-off last of four at Ludlow (2m5f, good); tongue-tie is now added but can only be watched on his return.
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4th

1

23rd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:45 Ludlow

Cloudy Hills

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Webber

Yet to beat a rival in five career starts and application of blinkers will need to provoke a radical upturn of fortunes.

100/1

3

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield

Cloudy Hills

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Webber

Struggled in his sole bumper and has been the same story in three runs over hurdles; has had wind surgery but was pulled up over C&D (heavy) when last seen in December and can only be watched after another break.

100/1

Form: 5P-

Last run: 267 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the frame in both Irish points; definite signs of promise when fifth on hurdling debut at Newbury (2m4f, soft) in March but he was pulled up at Fontwell (2m3f, good) later that month; has had wind surgery but he has something to prove on his return and others are preferred; tongue-tie added.
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8

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 4

14:12 Lingfield

Galway Mahler

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

led but pestered, headed but prominent 9th, slightly hampered and lost position 13th, weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up

12/1

8

18th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 4

14:12 Lingfield

Galway Mahler

11st 5lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

Pulled up at Southwell (3m, heavy) in April when last seen but went there on a four-timer (good to soft-heavy, including C&D); no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways following a break; watch the market.

12/1

4

4th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:05 Southwell

Galway Mahler

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Karen Jewell

led

7/4

Form: 4-U

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Finished a remote fourth of five in a Newbury bumper in April and he unseated at a massive price on his hurdling debut at Warwick (2m3f) last month; one of three runners for the yard and can only be watched until he shows some promising signs; headgear added.
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5th

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Bagged a fourth success of the season at Chepstow (2m3f) in February; seemed unsuited by dropping back to 2m when a solid fourth of ten at Hereford 13 days ago and not out of things over this more suitable distance.

12/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Getaway With You

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and scored at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in February; well-held fourth eight days later at Ffos Las, possibly finding the quick turnaround too much; may resume progress, though the drop in trip is a slight concern.

8/1

4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Getaway With You

12st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won three in a row in November/December (2m3f-2m4f) and took his form to another new level when battling on well to score at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) eight days ago; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive and further progress is not out of the question.

5/2

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in two Irish points in May but he showed plenty of promise on his switch to hurdling when a front-running close second at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month; however, he was a soundly beaten fifth at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) yesterday and has to leave that behind.
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5th

8

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:40 Fontwell

Tea And Chats

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

13:03 Wincanton

Tea And Chats

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

always behind

8/1

6th

8

21st Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

13:22 Wincanton

Tea And Chats

11st 9lb

J: Sgt Nathan Rahman

T: Chris Gordon

Twice placed over hurdles but needs to get back on song as he was disappointing on his chase debut before finishing a remote second back hurdling in a Fontwell maiden; good ground is an unknown.

16/1

Form: 8/9-6U

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field at massive prices in all three bumpers, and she's not shown much in two hurdle runs this season (unseated latest).
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8

2nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:40 Fakenham

Woodford Bridge

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Struggled when 50-1 for recent handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and is effectively 13lb higher from further out of the weights here; not bred to benefit from today's step up in trip; can't be recommended.

100/1

8

25th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Woodford Bridge

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Clare Hobson

Handicap debutant who has no form claims having shown little in bumpers and over hurdles; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

11

16th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:40 Hereford

Woodford Bridge

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Handicap debutant who has no form claims having shown little in bumpers and over hurdles; 9lb out of the weights.

100/1

Non-runners

Galway Mahler, Tea And Chats

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £167.20
Straight Forecast £135.08
Trifecta £621.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hold Up La Colmine

TOPSPEED:

Tea And Chats

Telegraph:

Jacks Touch

Daily Record:

Tea And Chats

RP Ratings:

Hold Up La Colmine

POSTDATA:

Hold Up La Colmine

The Times:

Hold Up La Colmine

The Guardian:

Hold Up La Colmine

Daily Mail:

Hold Up La Colmine

D Express:

Hold Up La Colmine

Daily Mirror:

Hold Up La Colmine

The Star:

Hold Up La Colmine