January 29 / 15.45 Sedgefield

15.45

Good To Soft

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  • 3m 2f 202y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-F351 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner from Morningside over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; it was a step up from her previous efforts and she has to prove it wasn't a one-off, but she's a strong contender up 5lb if repeating that latest form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 6lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: John Wainwright

Three-time course winner over today's trip over fences, and ran much better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when third in recent soft-ground chase here; switches back to hurdling on a lower mark; contender.

6/1

3rd

5

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Wainwright

prominent behind clear leaders

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 68-325 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
He has a patchy profile but ran well when second to Skyhill over C&D (soft) two starts ago and the drop back to 2m3f may not have suited when soundly beaten at Catterick last time; not ruled out now back up in trip.
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2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

6

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 190y

Class 3

13:35 Newcastle

Elleon

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, sprawled on landing 1st

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 233146

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at the 16th attempt at Hexham last September; however, he's been below par the last twice and has to raise his game.
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9th

11

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

midfield, headway and prominent 9th

25/1

9th

11

26th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

midfield, headway and prominent 9th

25/1

8th

13

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Henry Brown

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Hugh Burns

Made low-key return in October from one-year absence but is well handicapped on old form (even from 10lb out of the weights) and will be suited by today's ground; worth a glance in the betting.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-P311 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (soft) last month and followed up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day; did it in good style last time and a 5lb rise may not stop him if his fine form continues.
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3

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Skyhill

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Lightly raced since a 3m2f win in late 2024; pulled up after an absence at Kelso over Christmas and he's a 13yo now.

25/1

Form: 1-2553 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Beaten 13l when third at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago but that was a step back in the right direction in first-time cheekpieces (retained), and she could take another today now back here and back up in trip, with her sole win coming over C&D (good to soft) last April; respected.
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5th

8

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

15:10 Ayr

Well Cliche

10st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Martin Todhunter

Scored off today's mark at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) last April and put a couple of substandard runs behind her when placed in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in January but ran poorly when returned to Sedgefield last time and needs to bounce back again here.

12/1

5th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Well Cliche

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Martin Todhunter

in rear

8/1

3rd

6

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:43 Newcastle

Well Cliche

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

prominent on inner, disputed lead 4th, led 6th

8/1

Form: -P3322 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
In good form in the autumn and he was having his first crack at a staying trip when runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) over Christmas; every chance he'll be in the mix once more.
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6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Myburg

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Past winner over 2m1f (hurdle) and 2m3f (chase); remained in good form until a heavy fall at Sedgefield (3m3f) and the ground was heavy when pulled up the final time; nothing wrong with his mark but has been a long-time absent.

16/1

6

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Myburg

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Past winner over 2m1f (hurdle) and 2m3f (chase); remained in good form until a heavy fall at Sedgefield (3m3f) and the ground was heavy when pulled up the final time; nothing wrong with his mark but has been a long-time absent.

16/1

4

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hexham

Myburg

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Won over 2m1f and 2m3f last season and ran another sound race when second off 4lb lower over 3m1f at Catterick in December (soft); a possible.

11/2

Form: 4-45P2

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-14 under rules when no match for Onestepatatime over C&D (soft) recently, but that was still a creditable second on his first run after wind surgery and he might not be far away.
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4

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Morningside

11st 5lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Sandy Forster

towards rear

10/1

2nd

3

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 4

14:50 Sedgefield

Morningside

10st 4lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Sandy Forster

Now 0-13 but he mostly performed with credit over fences last season, including a near miss over C&D; perhaps wind surgery can help him rediscover that form; considered.

6/1

2

2nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

13:35 Sedgefield

Morningside

11st 7lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Sandy Forster

Remains winless but he largely performed with credit over fences last term and should strip fitter for his recent Kelso fifth after an absence; he's one for the shortlist off an easing mark.

9/2

Form: PP8731

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season and this is more competitive than the four-runner handicap he won at Kelso (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; has to back up that performance but he went close over this C&D (good to soft) last April and is entitled to respect back up just 3lb.
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12

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:25 Hexham

To The Limit

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Stuart Coltherd

Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list.

20/1

11th

13

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

To The Limit

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led, headed but prominent after 1st

16/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

To The Limit

10st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and lost position 8th, soon recovered

5/1

Form: 78P06-

Last run: 282 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten on his five hurdle starts but he didn't run badly at Southwell (3m, good) last April last time out, and he was second of four in a point so could improve for this switch to fences; no forlorn hope.
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9

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:00 Southwell

Gemini Fire

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Henry Hogarth

held up in rear

33/1

9

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

Gemini Fire

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Henry Hogarth

held up in last

25/1

Form: 636586

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has produced the odd fair performance but he's been well beaten on both runs this month and is now 0-22; others are preferred.
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10

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:45 Sedgefield

New Zealander

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

prominent

33/1

6th

9

9th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

New Zealander

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Leonard Kerr

Has produced the odd fair performance but this longstanding maiden is 6lb out of the handicap and it's best to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

12

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:10 Musselburgh

New Zealander

10st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

19-race maiden over hurdles and doesn't look to have an obvious chance from 3lb out of the handicap on his first run over fences.

40/1

Non-runners

To The Limit

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Payout
Exacta £16.30
Straight Forecast £14.61
Tricast £82.97
Trifecta £130.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Onestepatatime

SPOTLIGHT:

Well Cliche

D Express:

Elleon

Telegraph:

Skyhill

POSTDATA:

To The Limit

The Times:

Onestepatatime

Daily Mirror:

Onestepatatime

The Sun:

Onestepatatime

The Star:

Onestepatatime

Daily Record:

Onestepatatime