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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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

5th

7

19th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Carlisle

Dancewiththewind

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Returned from long absence last season and his form was up and down, but he posted two handicap hurdle wins (2m, good to soft/good); has run well on soft; this point winner is a possible improver now tackling fences and his stable's two reappearing runners this month have both run big races; Brian Hughes rides; one to consider despite being 4lb out of the handicap.

10/1

5th

9

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Wetherby

Dancewiththewind

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Missed last season but has made up for lost time this term, winning over C&D (good to soft) and at Kelso (2m, good); below form over 2m5f this month but is not yet fully exposed and enters calculations.

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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3rd

3

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 1

14:15 Newbury

Brentford Hope

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Very talented on the Flat and made it 3-4 in the tongue-tie and for this yard (all hurdles) when bolting up in C&D handicap (good to soft) last month, after a break; hit with 11lb rise but there could still be mileage in his mark in view of his dominance last time, as well as his Flat ability.

5/2

1st

5

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Brentford Hope

11st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

travelled strongly, raced in third, hit 4th

2/1

6th

16

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Brentford Hope

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Had some very good form on the Flat and was runner-up on first three starts over hurdles before leaving Richard Hughes for 90,000gns; long odds-on when winning maiden at Wincanton but he beat a promising horse of Nicky Henderson's with the pair miles clear at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft); thrown in at the deep end for his handicap debut but off a potentially good mark.

4/1

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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1

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Bridge Road

12st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Just 1-16 over hurdles but has remained in pretty good form since his breakthrough win at Leicester (1m7f, good to soft) in November, and last month's Musselburgh seventh (3m, good to soft) came in a competitive series final; probably won't be far away.

8/1

7th

7

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Bridge Road

11st 3lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had just two runs in 3m handicaps, close up at Perth in September and a one-paced fourth at Wetherby 18 days ago (both on good); others likely to be better treated.

12/1

4th

3

6th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Bridge Road

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

His sole win (from 16 attempts) came over 1m7f at Leicester in November and he wasn't quite at his best at Huntingdon (2m) last time; however, he's consistent in the main and ran well over 3m at Perth last September; might not be far away.

10/1

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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6th

9

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:13 Huntingdon

Galahad Threepwood

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Just held on to open hurdling account at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in March but ended last season with a lesser effort and was well beaten when back in action this month; others have much less to prove.

16/1

7th

6

12th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

14:50 Sandown

Galahad Threepwood

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Narrow winner at Doncaster last March off 4lb higher (2m3f, good) but he fell heavily mid-race next time and was below par on final run; has a Flat background and questionable how much improvement he has in him.

12/1

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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1st

6

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:31 Doncaster

Clear White Light

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

It was a winnable race he landed on at Newcastle in February (2m4f, good; 4lb lower) but he can be excused his subsequent defeat in new blinkers which he's not sported in any of his subsequent Flat runs (close up in the latest over 1m4f in April); lacks a run and, even if on his game, this might be too tough.

12/1

4th

4

(1)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Clear White Light

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner but he has cut little ice in three runs in this sphere, coming in last of seven in 1m3f Southwell novice 20 days ago; this switch to handicap company needs to yield major improvement and he needs a market check.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Clear White Light

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Capable hurdler with three wins to his name; not fired in two Flat runs over 7f and 1m but this trip should see him in a better light; still looks one for handicaps after this though.

50/1

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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4th

1

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:11 Bangor-on-Dee

Feel The Pinch

12st 2lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Four-time course winner who has won five of his ten starts for current yard, with three gained over hurdles and two over fences; on same mark as for his clearcut chase win at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) on Monday and he's a big player again back in this sphere.

100/30

1st

3

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:50 Ludlow

Feel The Pinch

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has won four of his nine starts for current yard, the latest gained in good style over hurdles at Southwell (2m, good) last month; found things tough in big field at Cheltenham last time but he's back in calmer waters on this return to chasing and is 2-5 in this sphere; dangerous.

7/2

9th

13

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

13:35 Cheltenham

Feel The Pinch

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Robbie Llewellyn

4-8 for new stable since March, the latest win gained in pretty good style at Southwell (2m, good) this month; evidently in prime form but has quite a bit more on his plate today.

16/1

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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0

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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8th

13

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Lady Babs

11st 5lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

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.

10/1

1st

6

17th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:47 Market Rasen

Lady Babs

11st 9lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

Back-to-form second at Sedgefield (soft) 14 days ago and her very good C&D record (two wins and three seconds from five visits) provides plenty of hope that she can build on that now; top of the list.

3/1

2nd

5

3rd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:42 Sedgefield

Lady Babs

11st 6lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Andrew Crook

towards rear, headway after 5th, prominent 3 out

6/1

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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3

18th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

I Have A Voice

11st 8lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

led, pushed along and headed when blundered and unseated rider 3 out

13/2

1st

3

7th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

12:05 Sandown

I Have A Voice

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Flat scorer in Ireland and opened his hurdles account at Southwell in November (both wins on good going); form dipped in Wetherby handicap (good to soft) on Boxing Day; this stiffer test isn't sure to suit.

12/1

9th

14

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

I Have A Voice

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Nigel Hawke

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.

13/2

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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4th

7

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Bonne Vitesse

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Two wins over hurdles early last year including one here (2m1f, good to soft); not seen over jumps since March, but has mostly been running well in staying events on the Flat in the meantime so she could go well.

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Bonne Vitesse

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

prominent

12/1

12th

7

(13)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Bonne Vitesse

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Two hurdle wins; had few goes in staying Flat events but looked to have some potential when running out a willing winner at Ripon in May (2m, soft); minor effort on AW since and rain would help back on turf.

14/1

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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0

3

29th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

12:40 Wetherby

Chapel Green

11st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Didn't progress as novice hurdler but took a step forward to win five-runner handicap at Hexham (2m, soft) on last month's chase and seasonal debut; never going when a remote last of five at Aintree since, though.

6/1

5th

6

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 3

15:45 Aintree

Chapel Green

10st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Didn't progress as novice hurdler but took a step forward to win from General Officer in five-runner handicap at Hexham (2m, soft) on this month's chase/seasonal debut; up 6lb today and that includes 3lb out of the handicap but there was plenty to like in that display and he can improve again.

7/2

1st

3

6th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

15:45 Hexham

Chapel Green

11st 4lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

jumped well, in touch with leaders, pushed along to lead before last, edged left run-in, kept on well, always doing enough

3/1

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

5

29th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:00 Wetherby

Netywell

10st 12lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Best efforts at 2m in the mud; won in this sphere at Ayr last winter and he's finished placed in his last three runs including behind two major improvers at Aintree (2m, soft) 18 days ago; still looks feasibly treated and he's respected back at the scene of his hurdle win.

11/4

3rd

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 3

14:10 Aintree

Netywell

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led 3 out (usual 6 out), headed omitted 2 out, soon weakened

8/1

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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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

8th

3

14th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:35 Sedgefield

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Multiple Flat winner at up to 1m4f, who was all out to win a 0-105 hurdle at Catterick (1m7f, soft; front pair clear) in January, when 1lb lower; hasn't been able to replicate that level of form but has been third over C&D in two of his three subsequent runs; not ruled out.

7/2

3rd

2

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:10 Sedgefield

Edgar Allan Poe

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Multiple Flat winner who opened his hurdles account at Catterick (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day; ran respectably over C&D later in January but poorly back at Catterick last month; thereabouts if he's on song.

11/4

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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3rd

4

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Take Centre Stage

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, led narrowly 2nd, mistake and briefly headed 5 out, headed when not fluent 2 out, soon lost second, kept on run-in

9/4

4th

4

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

16:29 Kelso

Take Centre Stage

11st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, jumped well, led narrowly or disputed lead, led overall 2nd

8/1

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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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

2nd

1

15th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:45 Southwell

Chti Balko

12st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

led

6/1

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