January 26 / 15.10 Wetherby

15.10

Soft

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  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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Runners: 17 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.40
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-22 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Third on debut in Chepstow bumper (2m, soft) last February and he's been runner-up on his first two starts over hurdles (2m3f/2m1f, good to soft); holds leading claims here for his top yard.
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4th

11

11th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Etalon

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Solid record thus far, with form figures reading 3221; scored easily at Wetherby (2m, soft) most recently and looks the type to improve further; should be as effective back up in distance; tongue-tie fitted; cannot be left out of calculations.

10/1

1st

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Etalon

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders

5/4

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8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 84

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Improved form when 10l fourth of 14 in a bumper here (2m, soft) last month on his second start; he's bred to come into his own over further but it looked a warm race last time and he could go well on hurdle debut.
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3rd

9

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Big Ambitions

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Signs of promise on both hurdle starts (2m/2m3f, soft/good to soft), most recently 28l third of 16 in warm maiden at Lingfield; this very lightly raced 5yo is bred to get better the further he goes and is open to improvement on this handicap debut; firmly in calculations.

7/2

3rd

2

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield

Big Ambitions

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Left debut form behind when a promising fourth in Wetherby bumper in December and he made a solid start over hurdles when runner-up in another big field at that track (2m, soft) last month; needs to find more progress but he's well related and this step up in trip should suit on pedigree.

5/1

2nd

1

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Big Ambitions

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4 out

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £13.90

Form: 6-70

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten in either bumper and he was well beaten at 40-1 on his recent hurdle debut at Wincanton; best to look elsewhere.
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6

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 97y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Sea Village

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Oliver Signy

Made good progress in each of his three runs last season, signing off with a Taunton third in March; up in trip for handicap debut (has stamina in pedigree) and needs considering.

20/1

Form: 7/04

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Two-time point winner who represents a top northern stable and for whom things may click under rules at some point; however, he's failed to shine on his first two hurdle starts and plenty of improvement is required.
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5th

4

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:00 Newcastle

Present Fair

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Dual Irish point winner (once on soft to heavy ground); 0-4 over hurdles last season but made quite promising chasing debut when third of six at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last month and, although up in grade here, should have more to offer.

4/1

3rd

1

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Present Fair

12st 0lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Tailed off in maiden hurdle at Bangor (2m3f, good to soft) in March when last seen but has had wind op since and he was a promising fourth at Wetherby (2m, soft) two starts ago; this lightly raced point winner (3m, soft) is open to improvement now switched to fences and is firmly in calculations.

11/4

Form: 123/3- C BF

Last run: 355 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Very useful in bumpers (good to soft/heavy), finishing third in the mares' Grade 2 at Aintree in April 2021; it was her first run since when the 8-11 favourite and only third of seven on hurdle debut over C&D last February, and she's back from another absence today; however, a bad mistake two out proved costly and she may have lots more to offer in this code; respected.
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3rd

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:20 Hexham

Miss Lamb

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Won C&D maiden on heavy ground in March and runner-up over C&D on both subsequent appearances (heavy/good to soft); today's faster ground may not be ideal but her handicap mark is workable and, if her useful bumper form is a guide, she may yet do better over hurdles.

15/8

2nd

5

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:40 Hexham

Miss Lamb

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

novicey jumping, led

11/8

2nd

4

30th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

14:45 Hexham

Miss Lamb

11st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles over C&D (heavy) a fortnight ago, which was her second start back from another absence; has the potential to be better than this opening mark in view of her useful bumper form.

5/2

Form: 3293

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in both bumpers and third at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago on his second hurdle start; he has place possibilities but was beaten 17l last time and is probably vulnerable once more for win purposes.
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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
90,000euros 3yo; third foal; brother to a point winner; dam unraced sister to some talented winners; trainer had a double at the last meeting here; could play a major role on debut, especially if strong in the betting.
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12th

12

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:30 Market Rasen

Ranging Bear

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Showed some promise in the first of his two starts last winter; had wind surgery since the last one and now goes in tongue-tie; nicely bred and looks open to improvement this term; possibilities.

16/1

10

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:22 Chepstow

Ranging Bear

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Out of an unraced half-sister to smart jumper Emily Gray; safely held when seventh of 17 on debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month but significant positives can be drawn from that performance and he has very obvious scope for improvement.

9/2

7th

13

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Ranging Bear

11st 2lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders, wandered on approach 1st

4/1

Form: 0/P0

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Down the field in Kempton bumper on sole run for Paul Nicholls and has shown little over hurdles on his two runs for this yard.
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4th

7

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:20 Sedgefield

Prince Nino

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Raced prominently and hung around for a good fourth when tried in this new headgear combination over 2m1f here 19 days ago (soft); won over this far at Perth in September and must have some chance.

10/1

3

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Prince Nino

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His form is up and down and he was tailed off at Perth in September when last seen; however, he was reportedly unsuited by the heavy ground and has won twice at the Scottish venue this season (2m4f, good/soft); not ruled out with a first-time visor replacing usual cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 83

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Improved effort when a near-18l third of eight in Southwell bumper (2m, soft) in November on his second start; there's every chance he'll continue to progress but a sizeable step forward is needed on hurdle debut.
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10th

5

7th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

12:45 Warwick

Letmetellusomethin

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Wetherby

Letmetellusomethin

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, hit 2nd, not fluent 3rd, pushed along 3 out, weakened 2 out

16/1

6

26th Feb 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:30 Fontwell

Letmetellusomethin

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Has shown a bit of ability in two bumpers and a Wetherby novice hurdle, with best effort at Southwell on second start, but others have much better form claims.

25/1

Form: 4-86

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
All three starts on good ground; has shown ability, including when sixth of 16 at Huntingdon (2m) last month on his second hurdle start, but plenty of improvement is needed to threaten here.
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0

1

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Hungry Hill

12st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, weakened before 2 out, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss run-in, soon pulled up

9/4

1st

6

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Worcester

Hungry Hill

11st 9lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

His breakthrough win at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) had been coming but he ran a modest latest race here when well behind Karavomylos and has to bounce back from that.

6/1

6th

3

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Worcester

Hungry Hill

11st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Runner-up in two of his first three handicaps before winning one at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing, about to be challenged by Broomfields Cave when that rival fell at the last; up 5lb whereas Broomfields Cave has gone up 4lb; firmly in the mix.

4/1

50/1

Form: 5275

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair second in bumper at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in November but he's been soundly beaten on both hurdle starts and others are preferred.
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3

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Getabeau

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Chris Grant

towards rear

6/1

11th

7

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Getabeau

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

led, jumped right 1st, headed after 4 out

50/1

5th

7

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:25 Newcastle

Getabeau

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Chris Grant

Has shown ability at an ordinary level in bumpers but failed to match the pick of that form on hurdle debut; might well find one or two too good again.

66/1

Form: 444U67

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in her first two bumpers but she's struggled over hurdles and would be a surprise winner here.
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5th

8

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Emily Wade

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

held up in rear, slow jump 3rd

9/1

3rd

7

10th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:45 Huntingdon

Emily Wade

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump with fluency

10/1

10th

1

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Emily Wade

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

raced lazily at times, held up in rear

5/1

40/1

Form: 087

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
The form of his stable is a positive and he's a half-brother to three winners; took a step in the right direction when 22l seventh of 17 over C&D (soft) last month but needs another leap of improvement today.
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5

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle

Eddie Mush

10st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

7th

3

28th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:45 Catterick

Eddie Mush

11st 7lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

0-5 and cheekpieces did nothing for him when pulled up on his handicap debut (2m3f); up against it on these terms.

50/1

9

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Eddie Mush

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

0-4; not solid on form but this switch to handicap level, new trip and first-time headgear are possible sources of improvement.

16/1

Form: 3-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Fair third on debut in bumper here (2m, soft) last January but then absent until Boxing Day, when tailed off at 22-1 at Newcastle (2m1f, soft); probably best watched on hurdle debut.
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14th

17

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Wellfleet Witch

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Fionn McSharry

took keen hold, held up in rear

25/1

10th

16

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle

Wellfleet Witch

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Chris McSharry

Third of ten to a subsequent winner at Wetherby in January; not seen since and the hood worn that day is left off, but minor place claims if that performance can be built on.

16/1

Form: 309-50

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Third on debut in bumper at Ayr in October but failed to go on from that and he was tailed off over C&D on last month's first hurdle start.
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0

3

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:40 Wetherby

Haut Berry

11st 0lb

J: John Kington

T: Andrew Crook

Has achieved little (including in two hurdle races) since making the frame on his bumper debut.

100/1

Form: 06-60

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Down the field all four starts, over hurdles the last twice.
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6th

4

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:10 Sedgefield

Couldntgivamonkeys

11st 4lb

J: William Shanahan

T: R Mike Smith

Failed to improve for the switch to handicap level at Newcastle last month having been friendless in the betting; this six-race maiden holds weak claims on overall form and needs a big step forward.

16/1

7th

4

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle

Couldntgivamonkeys

11st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: R Mike Smith

Showed very little on first four starts but was making some encouraging late headway when a final-flight faller at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month; could be in the mix if building on that now handicapping.

12/1

3

26th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Couldntgivamonkeys

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: R Mike Smith

held up in rear

100/1

Form: 05-54U

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Horse

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his four bumpers and he was 300-1 when unseating at the first flight over C&D on last month's hurdle debut.
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5

18th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

19:40 Southwell

Dee Day Landing

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Mark Weatherer

held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out

100/1

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Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £18.13
Trifecta £357.50

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