January 26 / 13.25 Wetherby

13.25

Soft

Watch RacingTV With Free Trial Now Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Watch RacingTV With Free Trial Now Juvenile Hurdle (Go North Grey Bomber Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £5.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 and he failed to progress on the Flat for the Charltons, but he showed ability in that code and has joined an up-and-coming stable for his jumps career (bought for 16,000gns in October); not ruled out.
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1st

3

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:50 Chepstow

Shared

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Dual hurdle winner at start of this year (soft/good) and looked unlucky when third in C&D handicap in April, persistently denied a clear run in the straight and then hampered by a faller after the last; gets another chance off the same mark today; high on the list.

4/1

3rd

8

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

19:00 Chepstow

Shared

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Fair Flat-racer who is 2-4 over hurdles; found the Boodles 4yo handicap far too hot at last month's Cheltenham Festival but has his sights lowered here and enters calcuations.

7/1

18th

18

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:50 Cheltenham

Shared

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Cheekpieces fitted for all hurdle runs; wins nothing on his fifth behind Afadil at Musselburgh and holes can be picked in the form he showed when returning to winning ways at Doncaster (good; also won on soft); he was limited on the Flat and it will be a surprise if he is a major factor here.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 25

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary maiden on the Flat but looked a better prospect for hurdles when runner-up on stable debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in November; however, she's since been well beaten at Doncaster; has to bounce back.
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9

(7)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Chicago Gal

8st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

in touch with leaders, prominent from over 4f out, pulled up quickly 3f out, looked to go wrong

7/1

5th

11

(5)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Gal

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up over hurdles on two of her three starts for new yard; 0-9 on the Flat but she's on a competitive mark on her best form (including on Tapeta) and could be involved.

12/1

2nd

11

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Wetherby

Chicago Gal

10st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold, in rear, not fluent 1st

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 25

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Talented on the Flat at his best and fair efforts on his first two hurdle starts, finishing second of six at Newcastle (2m, heavy) then fifth of eight at Ludlow (2m, soft); however, he needs something extra here.
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2nd

1

28th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Ring Of Beara

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

2/1

4th

8

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:14 Kelso

Ring Of Beara

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere.

9/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat (including on testing ground) and he won on his hurdle debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) in November; only fifth under a penalty at Kempton (2m, soft) since when about 6l behind Highland Frolic, so has work to do here, but it's possible he has more to offer.
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3rd

14

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Artistic Choice

10st 12lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful Flat-racer who is 2-6 over hurdles; pulled up in soft-ground Newbury handicap 33 days ago but has claims if judged on his close second off today's mark there (2m, good) three weeks earlier.

10/1

12

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:30 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Juvenile hurdler who has performed well in 2m handicaps the last twice, winning at Huntingdon then close second here; Flat record suggests he'll stay this longer distance; possibilities off a low weight.

8/1

2nd

8

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Artistic Choice

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Bell

Won the first and latest of his four races over hurdles, latterly on his handicap hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good); raised 6lb but may well have more to offer.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 3124 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month on second hurdle start and has run well in defeat the next twice (2m, soft/good to soft), most recently fourth in a warm race at Huntingdon; strong claims under penalty.
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2nd

11

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:13 Huntingdon

Casi Crudo

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Took well to hurdling last season and was creditable second in Ludlow handicap (2m, good to soft) on latest outing in May; major player if fully tuned up today.

9/1

2nd

13

9th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

19:00 Ludlow

Casi Crudo

10st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Landed 2m Market Rasen juvenile hurdle in December and he got back on track when third of eight in 2m Southwell handicap 27 days ago; he can race off a 3lb lower mark here so is one for the shortlist.

12/1

3rd

4

12th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

Casi Crudo

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner with a peak RPR of 77 in that code; open to improvement now in cheekpieces on her second hurdle start but she has to jump considerably better than when tailed off at Doncaster (2m, good) last month.
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11th

3

(8)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Valentine

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent then led soon after start, headed over 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

14/1

8th

12

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Lady Valentine

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Fair Flat racer; seemed to be getting her act together over hurdles when second in C&D maiden (good) in February but weakened tamely in both subsequent handicaps (had wind op in between); not written off just yet but has a lot more to prove than some of these; headgear switched.

25/1

0

8

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Lady Valentine

11st 3lb

J: David Bass

T: Jamie Snowden

7f Flat winner (good to firm; stays 14.5f); well-held second in a Hereford maiden hurdle before finishing tailed off on her handicap debut; had wind surgery since then but doesn't look that well in.

10/1

Form: 23

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in defeat on the Flat for the Gosdens and, following wind surgery, he was a good third at Kempton (2m, soft) last month on his second hurdle/stable start; he's a leading player on today's terms.
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0

4

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Highland Frolic

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Milton Harris

towards rear

7/1

8th

2

(4)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Highland Frolic

10st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Milton Harris

On the premises over hurdles this year but it was hard work when beaten 11l at Salisbury last week (1m6f), coming under pressure a long way out.

12/1

4th

7

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

19:43 Salisbury

Highland Frolic

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Milton Harris

Usually on the premises over hurdles this year, including a soft-ground win (as effective on good); showed ability on the Flat when with the Gosdens and could be interesting belatedly returned to this scene.

8/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability on the Flat in 2021 and it was his first start since when tailed off at 25-1 on recent hurdle/stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, soft); may have needed the run but he's hard to fancy on the back of that.
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10th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Oliver’s Army

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Rebecca Menzies

Following a long absence he was well beaten on two hurdle starts this January; however, he didn't run badly when midfield back on the Flat at Pontefract (1m, soft) a fortnight ago and could build on that now up in trip and back on better ground, having shown promise when staying on nicely over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in 2021; interesting for last year's winning yard.

16/1

8th

3

(14)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Oliver’s Army

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

33/1

8th

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Wetherby

Oliver’s Army

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd

33/1

Form: 67

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Talented maiden on the Flat but he's finished down the field on both hurdle starts (2m, good to soft/soft) and has to raise his game.
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8th

6

(9)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swift Tuttle

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

raced in second

20/1

5

(1)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swift Tuttle

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles in September and respectable latest effort in that discipline; 0-9 on the Flat and unraced on the AW, but did threaten off similar marks earlier this year; could go well.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted his fourth win on the Flat in France last time out in October (1m7f, heavy); sold for 35,000euros in November and he brings potential to this hurdle and stable debut; not ruled out.
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7th

4

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Diamand De Vindecy

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Robert Bevis

towards rear

6/1

Form: 351 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden who improved upon his first two hurdle runs when winning at Hereford (2m, soft) three weeks ago; the form doesn't look overly strong but he's in good hands to continue to progress; respected under penalty.
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3rd

5

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Tying The Knot

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Daniel O’Brien

2m hurdles winner in January (soft) but the same trip has stretched him a bit in C&D Flat handicaps latterly, even when placing; also nearly 7l to find with Devizes for their clash over 1m4f here in April.

25/1

9th

5

(7)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Tying The Knot

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Daniel O’Brien

Hurdles winner for Alan King at the start of the year and third of seven over this C&D last month (form since boosted); makes his debut for his new yard having changed hands for £9,500 last month and more appealing than many.

11/2

3rd

5

(6)

10th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Tying The Knot

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Alan King

Inconsistent under both codes and finished well held back on the Flat behind Devizes here a month ago; is 8lb better off but this stiffest test to date needs to help.

8/1

Form: U6

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat performer (RPR 85) for whom it's still very early days over hurdles but his jumping needs to improve as he's been novicey on his first two attempts in this code.
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7th

5

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:13 Huntingdon

Planet Legend

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Won two juvenile hurdles last season (one over C&D) and ran well for a long way when reappearing in Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good) last month; recent 3lb drop helps; each-way claims at least.

14/1

4th

4

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Planet Legend

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

towards rear

6/1

Non-runners

Planet Legend

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £365.40
Straight Forecast £475.21
Trifecta £3535.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Highland Frolic

D Express:

Tying The Knot

TOPSPEED:

Chicago Gal

The Guardian:

Ring Of Beara

RP Ratings:

Highland Frolic

POSTDATA:

Highland Frolic

The Times:

Highland Frolic

Telegraph:

Highland Frolic

Daily Mail:

Highland Frolic

Daily Mirror:

Highland Frolic

The Sun:

Highland Frolic

The Star:

Highland Frolic

Daily Record:

Tying The Knot