December 26 / 14.15 Market Rasen

14.15

Good To Soft

Pallinc Continuing To Grow Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6753.04
  • 2m 2f 140y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Pallinc Continuing To Grow Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £43.30
  • Place: £8.80

Form: 214/3-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when last seen but is now returning from another absence and goes into a deeper field; others preferred.
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8th

7

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Gilbertina

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Claims on March's Newcastle third (2m4f, good to soft), but cosmetically respectable form figures this year disguise one or two heavy defeats, this trip as much the issue as her jumping left at Fakenham latest.

12/1

4th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Gilbertina

11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Slightly disappointing at Southwell 12 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but her close third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) was a pretty good effort and she has possibilities here if stamina holds out on first venture beyond about 2m5f.

6/1

4th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Gilbertina

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Yet to win over fences but has performed with credit when reaching the frame on her last two starts, latterly third of eight over 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft) four weeks ago.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-4192 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Good second when favourite for similar event at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last time and still isn't fully exposed; now returns to the scene of bumper win; shortlisted.
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2

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell

Spanish Present

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, prominent, good jump and disputed lead 7th, led clearly before 10th, shaken up and increased tempo after 4 out, going best when pulled up quickly before 2 out, looked to go wrong

100/30

4th

5

6th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Spanish Present

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Two good efforts in handicap hurdles in December (2m4f/2m2f); didn't run well at Sandown when cheekpieces were fitted in February but he could fare much better without them now making chase debut.

7/1

11th

4

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Spanish Present

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Collared in the final strides at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day, having idled on the run-in; had wind surgery since; fitting of headgear may suit but others are more appealing.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 311-62

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has gained all wins at Carlisle and went close there (2m1f, soft) on latest outing; not sure what to expect on first run at this sharper venue.
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5th

6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Malpas

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Three-time hurdle winner; came good over fences with C&D (good to soft) success in May (three runs ago) and remains on a workable mark but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.

14/1

4th

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Malpas

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, headway 3 out, went second 2 out, mistake last, hung left and weakened run-in

6/1

4th

1

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Uttoxeter

Malpas

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

prominent, pressed winner 5th, lost position but in touch with leaders 10th, weakened gradually after 4 out

5/1

Form: 221223 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who has form figures of 221223 for current yard, the win gained over C&D (good); returns from 74-day break; getting no respite from the assessor but could go well again.
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7th

6

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:49 Huntingdon

Good Bye

11st 1lb

J: James Best

T: Sara Ender

pushed along briefly soon after start, awkward jump 1st, in touch with leaders, lost position and reminders 4th, dropped to rear 5th, struggling 6th, kept on from 3 out, no telling impression

10/1

7th

6

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:49 Huntingdon

Good Bye

11st 1lb

J: James Best

T: Sara Ender

pushed along briefly soon after start, awkward jump 1st, in touch with leaders, lost position and reminders 4th, dropped to rear 5th, struggling 6th

10/1

Form: 73-326

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden whose form dipped at Warwick (handicap hurdle debut) most recently; chance partly depends on how well he takes to first-time hood.
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5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

Only three completed when runner-up last week at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and that extended his losing sequence under rules to 36.

8/1

2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Bahtiyar

10st 3lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive.

5/1

4th

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-30 over hurdles and fences but in the frame on last five starts, two of them here (3m1f/2m4f); deserves to find a race and he should be involved again providing this doesn't come too soon after his run on Tuesday.

7/1

Form: F4/3FR D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Shaped okay on his spring comeback run but has departed early (fell/refused) the last twice; risky proposition now.
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6th

8

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

14:15 Market Rasen

Masteroftheheights

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

in touch with leaders on outer, lost position when not fluent 5th, reminders after 6th

50/1

3

4th Dec 2022

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

12:45 Huntingdon

Masteroftheheights

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Milton Harris

held up in last, slow jump 1st, refused 2nd

16/1

6

13th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

14:40 Fontwell

Masteroftheheights

10st 6lb

J: Mitchell Bastyan

T: Milton Harris

in touch with leaders 1st, fell 2nd

8/1

10/1

Form: 164-92 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Seemingly helped by first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago, posting his best handicap effort; each-way claims in the retained headgear.
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7th

5

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Has Troke

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Made successful return to hurdles at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) a year ago and finished third over the same C&D in December after ten months off; held at Wetherby (3m1f, good to soft) since, but that was in a better race; respected with conditions likely to be ideal.

20/1

5th

10

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Has Troke

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

After two pull-ups over fences he won back hurdling at Lingfield 11 months ago (2m7f, soft; 5lb lower); wasn't far away there last month when giving the impression that race would bring him on; considered.

10/1

Form: 229-27

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Absent since a heavy defeat in lower grade over C&D three months ago; still has something to prove on handicap form; opposed.
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11

6th Feb 2024

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Taunton

Chadlington Lad

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Richenda Ford

towards rear

40/1

8th

11

14th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

11:45 Taunton

Chadlington Lad

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richenda Ford

0-11 over hurdles for Ben Pauling; no match for winner when second of four at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March and makes stable debut after 274-day absence; had wind surgery in October; others preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74-622 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in finishing second over 2m at Hexham (soft) and Doncaster (good; handicap debut) the last twice, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; turn looks near.
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2nd

10

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Record of 1-18 over hurdles but he returned after 510 days off with a second at Southwell (2m4f, good) two weeks ago; that was a good effort behind an improver and he's a player if he can build on that.

3/1

2nd

10

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Copper Beach

10st 11lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Sole win came in the summer of 2023, over 2m4f on good ground; chasing never went to plan two seasons ago but he ran well back over hurdles on final sighting in late 2024; what form he'll be in after an absence is anyone's guess, so best to let the betting guide; tongue-tie added.

12/1

2nd

3

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Copper Beach

11st 8lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

towards rear

12/1

Form: 22-222 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden; ran creditably at Lingfield (2m, good to soft; handicap debut) most recently; suffering from seconditis but today's application of headgear may enable him to go one better.
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1

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:13 Newton Abbot

Light Em Up Nigel

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

0-7 over hurdles and absent since a disappointing run in December 2022, but was runner-up on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and is now 6lb lower; will be dangerous if ready to roll.

7/2

1

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:13 Newton Abbot

Light Em Up Nigel

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

0-7 over hurdles and absent since a disappointing run in December 2022, but was runner-up on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) two starts ago and is now 6lb lower; will be dangerous if ready to roll.

7/2

Form: 1-U32 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Close second when favourite for maiden hurdle at Newcastle one month ago; impressive in sole bumper start and, based on that performance, looks interesting off an opening mark of 113.
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3rd

4

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:45 Perth

Sergeant Wilson

11st 9lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: R Mike Smith

Left Nigel Twiston-Davies for £3,000 in May; easy to back, he was well beaten when sixth of eight on his stable debut over C&D ten days ago.

10/1

6th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Sergeant Wilson

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: R Mike Smith

prominent, raced in second after 2nd

10/1

5th

5

12th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:28 Ludlow

Sergeant Wilson

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Temptingly treated on the pick of his handicap form at about 2m on ground not too slow; Taunton last time was disappointing (2m3f, good) but coming back to a sharp 2m will help and could run well if his jumping holds up (can make mistakes).

7/1

Form: FF448- D

Last run: 273 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo who holds weak claims on his British form; returns from nine-month layoff.
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4th

11

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time chase winner is rated 15lb lower in this sphere; won over fences at Ayr in February (3m, soft), his second win at that venue; 2lb wrong here though and all four wins on soft and heavy ground.

14/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Has a liking for Ayr with two of his three chase wins coming there, including in February (3m, soft); that win came after a moderate season; lacked the pace at an important stage at Sedgefield last time (3m3f, good); needs to do it away from Ayr.

11/1

4th

6

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Le Grand Vert

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

3-29 over fences; very inconsistent nowadays but won readily at Ayr (3m, soft) last month and a subsequent 4lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again here.

9/2

Form: 24P-82

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Solid second, behind a subsequent scorer, at this course (2m, good to soft) 25 days ago with reappearance under his belt; still favourably handicapped as his peak mark was 11lb higher; respected.
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5

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Will Sting

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Yet to add to his chase win in January 2023 but was in pretty good form when last seen in the spring; held share of the lead at final fence before fading into fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; also suited by soft/heavy ground; big player if tuned up after break.

5/1

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

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Payout
Exacta £524.50
Straight Forecast £247.66
Tricast £5000.02
Trifecta £0.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Sergeant Wilson

RP Ratings:

Light Em Up Nigel

SPOTLIGHT:

Will Sting

D Express:

Bahtiyar

WEST COUNTRY:

Spanish Present

The Sun:

Good Bye

The Times:

Sergeant Wilson

Telegraph:

Sergeant Wilson

The Star:

Sergeant Wilson

Daily Record:

Sergeant Wilson

The Guardian:

Light Em Up Nigel

Daily Mail:

Light Em Up Nigel

POSTDATA:

Will Sting

Daily Mirror:

Will Sting