15.10
HeavyRacing TV Club Day Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £9822.66
- 3m 0f 58y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 4PP-46
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Grade 1 winner over fences in 2020 and still smart in 2023; now has a bit to prove after finishing tailed off in two staying handicap hurdles following a year on the sidelines; not sure what to expect on this hunter chase debut but, with his CV, he's dangerous to dismiss. |
3/1 |
|
6th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out, tailed off |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P44-P2
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
27th Jan 2024 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Bounced back quickly from a disappointing run (in cheekpieces) to open chasing account in first-time blinkers at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; not one to rely upon heavily but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable if he responds well to a first-time visor. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Very respectable third on seasonal/stable debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) last month but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up at Ludlow three weeks ago and today's headgear switch needs to perk him up. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -42232 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily and doesn't always look wildly enthusiastic but didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m heavy) last month and this track suits him well; on a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 22-241 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his 3m win at Doncaster in December; inconsistent and last two efforts were nowhere near his best, but perhaps blinkers will do something for him (good and bad when tried in cheekpieces). |
25/1 |
|
13 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Up and down this season and finished tailed off when favourite for a four-runner 3m handicap at Doncaster a month ago; this company is warmer than he's accustomed to and probably placed at best. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Reappeared with promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and bounced back from lesser run at Carlisle for a hard-fought win over this C&D (good) in December; this lightly raced 7yo could have more to offer for his good yard and is on the shortlist up 4lb. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2/7-3P
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position but prominent 5th, mistake when pressed leader 2 out |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Dec 2022 Heavy 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 8yo who was a course winner over hurdles in February 2021 (2m, soft); last month's chasing debut came after a 534-day absence and he is entitled to have needed the run but he was well beaten and his current ability is not easy to gauge. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3P2F-0
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful chaser in his prime but needed considerable help from the handicapper before his hurdling win for Dan Skelton in March; unplaced in five French hurdles since joining Sophie Leech and not the most obvious answer here; suited by soft/heavy ground. |
33/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
With the cheekpieces off and having dropped down the weights, he returned to form with a creditable third at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month; his rules wins have come on soft/heavy ground and he's a strong contender if producing another good performance here. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /P-P0P
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
raced lazily at times, held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, pushed along and detached 6th |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
26th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020 but badly lost his way and was pulled up a long way out on debut for this yard at Ffos Las; all to prove with new blinkers/tongue-tie replacing cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-Gordon Elliott; bumper/hurdle winner in 2020 but badly lost his way subsequently; huge turnaround is required on debut for new yard. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-2122
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Novice winner who has performed well in the majority of his five handicaps, beaten under 2l in three of them; steady pace was against him dropped back to 2m5f at Kelso latest. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
7th 11 |
5th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 5th |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 221 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Started this season brightly, notably when second to Kandoo Kid in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); he'd have a good shout judged on that display and going beyond 3m2f made plenty of appeal even before that; however, he disappointed at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and ran badly there last month; cheekpieces (tried at this meeting last year, tailed off) return. |
66/1 |
|
23 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Started this season brightly, notably when second to Kandoo Kid in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); he'd have a good shout judged on that display and going beyond 3m2f made plenty of appeal even before that; however, he disappointed at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and ran badly there last month; cheekpieces (tried at this meeting last year, tailed off) return. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Didn't jump fluently when below par here on New Year's Day; however, he's reportedly had his knees medicated since and two starts ago was a fine second in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); two wins here (3m/3m2f) during last season's novice campaign; in the mix if back on song. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 11
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
His two chase wins have been at 3m but he got the 4m fine when third at Kelso in December; he has performed shockingly on his last two starts with no trip/ground excuses and arrives here under a cloud, but possible positives are the removal of headgear and his stable's form. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
2-5 over fences and an assured stayer having finished a 5l-third over 4m at Kelso in December; Windsor last time was disappointing but not all horses take to that track. |
8/1 |
Verdict
The unbeaten DE LEGISLATOR (nap) looks a good prospect and may have been let in lightly for his handicap debut. Stamina is a strong suit for the unexposed 5yo Broadway Boy and he’s second choice. The 7yos Silver Flyer and Salvino are open to further improvement, while Stellar Magic and Bells Of Peterboro are others who can run well.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
De LegislatorWEST COUNTRY:
Broadway BoyTOPSPEED:
Bells Of PeterboroTelegraph:
Itchy Feet