January 29 / 13.25 Sedgefield

13.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £6865.3
  • 2m 3f 65y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 324845

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Running well in the first half of the autumn and he's well treated on that form, but well beaten on his last three starts and a revival is required in first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

15:58 Cartmel

If Not For Dylan

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Thorough stayer who made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February and rebounded from a lesser effort when third at Perth (3m, good) last month; has never run here before but is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip.

6/1

3rd

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

If Not For Dylan

10st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Disappointing at Haydock last time (3m1f, good) but successful at Doncaster before that (3m, good to soft); each-way chance.

9/1

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

If Not For Dylan

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Veteran who retains enthusiasm, and he jumped well and made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February, but he's back up 6lb and probably in a stronger race here.

6/1

Form: 25-443 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle here (2m1f, soft) and he was a good third here (2m5f, soft) two weeks ago on his second chase start, despite a bad mistake mid-race; could have a big say, especially if minimising the blunders.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:55 Ayr

Twoshotsoftequila

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won two small-field chases (3m1f/2m7f) about two years ago but was pulled up last month, after a long absence, and might need another run or two before he's of interest again.

14/1

5

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Twoshotsoftequila

11st 6lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

On the up when last seen out in the spring of 2024, bagging a pair of handicap chases (around 3m) at Catterick and Newcastle; has a 23-month absence to overcome here but yard is among the winners so he's no forlorn hope.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-P422

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has run really well when second in these blinkers the last twice (3m/3m1f, good to soft/heavy), most recently at Catterick when well clear with one who has followed up; has shaped as though he'll be effective at this shorter trip and this 6yo is a strong contender.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Extremely hard to win with and modest runs outweigh the good ones these days.

20/1

5th

10

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Good third at Market Rasen two runs back (2m1f, good to soft); hard to win with, but an each-way chance; new combination of headgear tried.

10/1

6th

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Beat The Edge

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a good mark now (even from 3lb out of the weights) and arrested his decline with fairly good third of seven here (2m1f, good to soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; however, this quirky customer doesn't always find much when the chips are down and has a modest strike-rate.

7/1

Form: 83-121 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Good-ground point winner who made all on his chase debut over C&D (soft) in November and was runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day, before winning over this C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; this unexposed 8yo could have more to offer and is firmly in calculations up 5lb for last time.
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Verdict Starting price

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Standing dish here with all five career wins having come at the venue and on slow ground, including over this trip; produced one of his better efforts when second here last Boxing Day but not as good since; back on a very handy mark and can go well.

15/8

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Five-time course winner (2m3f/2m5f) who was second here on Boxing Day and has had excuses on both starts since, namely the 3m2f trip here then a different course (Market Rasen); could play a leading role back here.

9/2

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:12 Market Rasen

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

All five wins over fences have been at Sedgefield; didn't appear to get home there over 3m2f (good to soft) when seventh of nine finishers last month but best to wait until he returns to his favourite venue at a more suitable trip.

11/2

Form: 4F3155 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f here in November and he's fine at this trip; also on the scoresheet on the Flat last month and not ruled out but he's inconsistent and was a 9l fifth to Tom Creen over C&D a fortnight ago; needs more today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

6th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

13:45 Sedgefield

Zuckerberg

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner in 2022 and 2023 at up to an extended 2m3f (soft); weighted to strike again at present, but goes 3f further than ever before today without shaping of late as in urgent need of a stayers' trip.

14/1

5th

3

6th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

13:45 Sedgefield

Zuckerberg

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Course winner in 2022 and 2023 at up to an extended 2m3f (soft); weighted to strike again at present, but goes 3f further than ever before today without shaping of late as in urgent need of a stayers' trip.

14/1

6th

3

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Zuckerberg

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won gamely from the front here (2m3f, soft) last November and is back on the same mark now, but looked badly out of sorts on the Flat/over fences when last seen in June/July.

16/1

Form: 7-4354 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
12yo who has a regressive profile and is without a win since April 2021; however, soft ground may not have been ideal at Southwell last time, and he showed spark before fading over 2m7f at Newcastle on his penultimate run; his mark continues to fall and he could go well if the ground suits.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

13:25 Sedgefield

Cracking Find

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

led, headed but prominent 2nd

12/1

4th

9

22nd Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

12:35 Southwell

Cracking Find

11st 1lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

midfield

10/1

5th

6

10th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle

Cracking Find

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

led, pushed along before 4 out

9/1

Form: 35P322 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
11yo who has been beaten on his last ten starts going back to March 2021, but he likes it here and was a close second to Tom Creen over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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Verdict Starting price

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

3

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:48 Hexham

Cash Again

11st 12lb

J: Miss Becca Shepherd

T: Miss Becca Shepherd

Proved a reliable sort without winning over hurdles and fences last summer before landing a point last month; this course winner is one for the shortlist.

13/2

Form: 41-467 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won three times earlier this year (2m5f, soft/good; twice here) but he's been well beaten here on his two outings this winter; big turnaround needed.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Ashjan

10st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Ashjan

10st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

Ex-Irish; has won three chases for this yard, the latest at Carlisle in April 2022 (2m5f, good); creditable fourth over hurdles from well out of the handicap on same track last month, but went up the ratings following that and others now look better treated.

14/1

6th

9

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Ashjan

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

Not the most reliable these days but was under 5l away in a C&D handicap three weeks ago when a stone out of the weights (behind Masked Crusader); remains to be seen if that flattered him and he's off the same mark here.

14/1

Form: 57/647 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner whose mark continues to fall, but following a long absence he's struggled to get competitive this season on his first three chase starts; has to raise his game in a big way.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts.

12/1

8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

No Regrets

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bagged a silver medal on penultimate start but has lacked consistency otherwise this term; the 12yo faces a stiffer task in this competitive field on return from a break.

20/1

Form: -3PF64 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
11yo who is on a 13-race losing sequence but he ran well in a first-time visor (retained) when fourth to Tom Creen over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, and he'd have been closer but for a bad mistake at the final fence; better ground today would probably aid his cause and he could be in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Sedgefield

Lucky Robin

10st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

Multiple winner (including two chases) but the visor that sparked a bit of a revival two runs back didn't work so well last time; now on a losing run of 14 and others are preferred.

7/1

10

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

13:25 Sedgefield

Lucky Robin

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Brian Ellison

midfield on outer

12/1

4th

9

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:20 Sedgefield

Lucky Robin

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Brian Ellison

In process of running quite well before penultimate-fence fall here (2m1f, soft) in November but was soundly beaten in a selling handicap hurdle on Boxing Day and this regressive 11yo has become hard to predict; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £81.35
Tricast £313.81

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beat The Edge

POSTDATA:

Twoshotsoftequila

Telegraph:

Tom Creen

TOPSPEED:

If Not For Dylan

The Star:

No Regrets

RP Ratings:

Beat The Edge

Daily Mirror:

Beat The Edge

The Times:

Twoshotsoftequila

D Express:

Twoshotsoftequila

The Sun:

Tom Creen

Daily Record:

Tom Creen