December 26 / 15.20 Wetherby

15.20

Good To Soft

William Hill Betting TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3703.28
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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William Hill Betting TV Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £31.90
  • Place: £6.50

Form: /11/03 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won first two handicaps in autumn 2020; off for two years subsequently but showed he retains ability when 12l third of eight at Kelso (2m, soft) three weeks ago; needs to build on that now.
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4

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

13:50 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Needs to produce more than he's managed this season on his first three chase starts, but Musselburgh last time was a sizeable step in the right direction and he could continue to get better over fences; won here twice over hurdles and he's well treated on his form in that sphere; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

1

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 4

13:55 Musselburgh

Dancewiththewind

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Won Irish point earlier in career but his four rules wins have come over hurdles and although he had a stiff task on chase debut at Carlisle he showed no enthusiasm when pulled up early at Kelso in November (first-time cheekpieces, discarded now); risky.

7/2

0

2

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

12:30 Kelso

Dancewiththewind

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

raced in last, reminder after 1st, detached after 3rd, pulled up after 4th

7/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 22

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Smart on the Flat; promise when runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles over about 2m at Ludlow (good to soft) and Taunton (good) in recent weeks; strong-travelling style marks him down as one who could do well in handicap hurdles and he's favourably treated based on Flat ability.
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4th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Brentford Hope

11st 12lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Harry Derham

Won by a neck at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month under Megan Fox and is 4lb higher today; performed as well as could be expected in the face of a stiff task when third of four in Grade 2 at Cheltenham a week later and has each-way claims on this return to handicap company.

3/1

3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

15:00 Cheltenham

Brentford Hope

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Took advantage of a handy mark in Haydock handicap last Saturday, bringing record over hurdles to 6-20; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class and seems unlikely to match his second-place finish, which was a realistic outcome at the time, in this race last year.

66/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 225271 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Threatened to come good on a few occasions before it finally all clicked at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) last month; should remain competitive up 5lb.
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4th

8

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:55 Ayr

Bridge Road

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has modest 1-23 strike-rate over hurdles and is steadily on the downgrade but ran well when second of 14 behind progressive rival at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) ten days ago and will be fine over today's trip.

5/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:55 Ayr

Bridge Road

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has modest 1-23 strike-rate over hurdles and is steadily on the downgrade but ran well when second of 14 behind progressive rival at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) ten days ago and will be fine over today's trip.

5/1

2nd

10

18th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Bridge Road

10st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1st

12/1

Form: -2P552

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on Flat; 0-6 hurdling but it could be beginning to click for him, going down only to a progressive type in 2m Sandown handicap (soft) at the start of the month; raised 4lb but still respected.
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3rd

1

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Galahad Threepwood

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible.

7/1

3rd

1

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Galahad Threepwood

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Dual AW Flat winner (1m4f); only hurdle win was for Ben Pauling off 11lb higher at Doncaster in March 2023 (2m3f, good); some fair form last term, stable in good form and he's a possible.

7/1

6th

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Galahad Threepwood

10st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Ewan Whillans

Kept on for fair third at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in January and is now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch and he's won just one of his 18 hurdle starts; needs something extra.

20/1

Form: /941-3 D BF

Last run: 223 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in bumpers prior to running out a ready winner on 2m Hexham hurdle debut (soft) in April; creditable third under a penalty there (2m4f) the following month (final start for Sandy Forster); hard to argue his mark is generous but he does bring unexposed potential to this handicap debut.
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4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clear White Light

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better.

33/1

Form: 531-41 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a handicap hurdle win at Bangor (2m, soft) and made a successful start over fences at that venue (2m1f, heavy) a month ago; on a competitive mark back hurdling but others are less exposed.
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3rd

2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:55 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

6/1

2nd

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect.

9/4

1st

1

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Feel The Pinch

12st 0lb

J: Mr James King

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break.

10/1

Form: P4-683 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when winning soft-ground Uttoxeter maiden by 12l for Dan Skelton one year ago but it's been largely downhill since; latest 24l third back at Uttoxeter was a bit better, particularly as he was hampered two out, but still didn't do enough to make him of interest here.
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6

6th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Cousu Main

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Susan Corbett

Has run well in both starts since joining this stable, the first of them when second to Fenna's Loss over C&D in June; possibly needs a shade more for another win but likelier than some to give it a good shot.

9/1

4th

2

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Cousu Main

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Susan Corbett

Signed off for Neil Mulholland with some below-par efforts in the spring but gave good account when clear second to Fenna's Lass on stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; still unexposed over this sort of trip; a possible if in similar form again here.

9/1

2nd

3

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Cousu Main

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Susan Corbett

travelled strongly, prominent, going easily when went second after 3 out, ridden when challenging approaching last, kept on

10/1

Form: 225421 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Added to her very good Market Rasen record when seeing off six rivals over 2m there (soft) 39 days ago; did that comfortably but might be worth taking on away from that venue off a 9lb higher mark.
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9th

3

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Lady Babs

11st 10lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

12yo whose seven wins have been registered at either Market Rasen or Carlisle; latest was last April and she's now 9lb lower after a lean spell, but there were major signs of a revival on latest start before she fell (held in second at the final flight); considered but this may not be her track.

9/1

1

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Lady Babs

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

A three-time C&D scorer, including in this race 12 months ago; well below par this term, coming in last of 14 over C&D 20 days ago but this veteran mare still can't be totally dismissed from a plummeting mark.

12/1

14th

11

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Lady Babs

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

Veteran mare who has won seven races, three of them over C&D, but hasn't been in the best of form this season and others appeal more.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 431 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland and going the right way over hurdles, making all with plenty to spare in a juvenile maiden at Southwell (2m, good) last month; could be more to come in handicaps; respected.
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9th

4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

I Have A Voice

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adam Nicol

Fairly useful 2m hurdles winner in early 2023, but offered little for Nigel Hawke in a pair of 2m handicap hurdles at Leicester and Lingfield in December; needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.

33/1

8th

4

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

I Have A Voice

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Scored twice as a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago; showed poor form last term and was pulled up on heavy ground only eight days ago on first start since wind surgery.

33/1

8th

4

9th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

I Have A Voice

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Scored twice as a juvenile hurdler two seasons ago; showed poor form last term and was pulled up on heavy ground only eight days ago on first start since wind surgery.

33/1

Form: 1531-3 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
2-4 over hurdles last season; no impact on the Flat at the start of the summer but better signs back hurdling when third of five at Hexham (2m, soft) last month; the second/fourth haven't done much for that form since but she's entitled to come on for the outing.
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2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

7th

1

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:47 Catterick

Bonne Vitesse

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

midfield, outpaced and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon no impression

7/2

Form: 47-21 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ability at ordinary level in bumpers and promising start over hurdles, second at Ayr before going one better at Kelso (2m, soft) 32 days ago; likely he has more to offer now making a quick switch to handicaps; one of two interesting contenders for his stable.
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5th

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Chapel Green

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over C&D off a 6lb higher mark in September (good); has not fared quite as well since, although more encouraging run when 13l third of seven over 2m1f here last time (good); step back up in trip will suit.

7/1

3rd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Chapel Green

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here following a 163-day break last September (good) but rather disappointing since; on a good mark now, but a bit to prove.

14/1

Form: 241-46 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 5yo who delivered on earlier hurdling promise when winning heavy-ground C&D maiden in March; has disappointed in a pair of handicap chases this term but no surprise were he to resume progress now back over hurdles.
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3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Netywell

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Regressive 9yo who is sliding down the weights; has two wins over C&D and has won off 9lb higher so cannot be discounted.

2/1

4th

2

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Netywell

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

C&D winner who is well handicapped on form as recent as last March and today's drop back in grade could help; however, his performances have been patchy this season and he needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 52-8

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seven-time Flat winner; yet to better modest form over hurdles (beaten 27l when second in Catterick maiden in March) and he'll need to leave last month's handicap hurdle debut/reappearance well behind to play a prominent role here.
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6th

5

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:05 Market Rasen

Edgar Allan Poe

10st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sue Smith

Won at Catterick off 5lb higher in January (1m7f, soft); poor efforts this term; stable going well but he has a bit to prove at present.

8/1

7th

3

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Has a patchy profile and he was pulled up on last month's reappearance at Sedgefield, but he may have needed the run and his stable is currently in flying form; he's 1lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

12/1

4

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January, and he's effective over C&D; watch the betting but there's a suspicion he'll need this first outing since April.

9/1

Form: 4/9-44

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well-held fourth in maiden/novice hurdles this autumn but this half-brother to very smart hurdler Tommy's Oscar rates a possible improver now making a quick switch to handicaps; one to note in the betting.
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5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Take Centre Stage

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made all at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in February and didn't run badly on last month's return to action at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft), which he could improve for; however, he has a major stamina question to answer here.

10/1

5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Take Centre Stage

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

Form: 9250-4 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler on slow ground in his prime; hasn't won for a while but he didn't run too badly when fourth on Musselburgh reappearance five weeks ago and he's dropped another 2lb since; cheekpieces on first time; could go well, particularly if the ground eases (all five wins on soft/heavy).
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0

1

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

11:45 Haydock

Chti Balko

12st 2lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Ended a losing run of three years when making all for a wide-margin win at Bangor this month (2m, soft); back up 6lb but he was runnning in stronger races than this not so long ago and is a triple course winner; no easy lead this time but bold bid likely.

3/1

1st

2

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:11 Bangor-on-Dee

Chti Balko

12st 1lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Front-running veteran who has not won since December 2020 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last four starts including at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) on his return two weeks ago; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again back in trip.

8/1

2nd

2

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Chti Balko

12st 0lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

prominent, led 2nd, joined 2 out, soon headed, ridden approaching last, kept on run-in

5/1

Form: 3/221/ D

Last run: 793 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Progressive when last seen, winning a Kelso handicap by 8l off only 2lb lower; a 793-day absence means he can only really be watched this time.
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7

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Rob Royal

11st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

raced in last

33/1

6th

4

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Rob Royal

11st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

towards rear, jumped left 1st

25/1

8th

1

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:15 Uttoxeter

Rob Royal

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

took keen hold, soon led at steady pace, disputed lead from 3rd, shaken up after 5th

20/1

Non-runners

Chti Balko, Rob Royal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £142.80
Straight Forecast £81.17
Tricast £587.23
Trifecta £985.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

I Have A Voice

SPOTLIGHT:

Brentford Hope

The Sun:

Chapel Green

TOPSPEED:

Bridge Road

The Star:

Clear White Light

WEST COUNTRY:

Galahad Threepwood

Daily Record:

Chapel Green

The Guardian:

Bridge Road

POSTDATA:

I Have A Voice

D Express:

I Have A Voice

Daily Mirror:

I Have A Voice

The Times:

Brentford Hope

Telegraph:

Brentford Hope

Daily Mail:

Brentford Hope