February 08 / 15.10 Southwell

15.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.80
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 12/65- D

Last run: 327 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for whom it's still early days over hurdles; however, he was soundly beaten early last year on his first two runs in this sphere and improvement is needed on stable debut (formerly with Laura Morgan).
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4

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Dom Perry

11st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Won maiden hurdle for Hughie Morrison in early 2023 but seen only twice since the spring of that year, more recently when pulled up over 2m4f here on last month's stable debut; others have considerably less to prove.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 04-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in two bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies last March and showed improved form when fifth of ten on recent stable/hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good); he was beaten about 17l but that form looks good in this line-up and the drop back in trip could also be a positive.
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9th

5

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Uttoxeter

Jumping Jupiter

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Has the form to feature but he's pulled up the last twice and connections reach for another change of headgear.

25/1

2

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Jumping Jupiter

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Mark Walford

1-11 over hurdles; returned from break with two very respectable fourths at end of last season (2m1f/2m3f, good) but has a point to prove after lacklustre performance at Southwell in May.

8/1

5

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Jumping Jupiter

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear 6th, not fluent and reminders 7th, lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

9/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00-35

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and hasn't threatened on his first two hurdle starts (2m, good/soft), but they were still fair efforts that read well in the context of this weak race and he's one to consider.
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5th

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts.

5/2

2nd

3

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Forget The Way

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted.

6/1

2nd

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:48 Huntingdon

Forget The Way

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here.

7/4

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 437 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Absent since November 2021 but placed that month on first two hurdle starts and has leading claims if retaining that ability; in top hands.
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7th

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Book Of Secrets

11st 12lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Only 7l away when fourth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in March and remains on a good mark; without a win since 2023 but has possbilities; Leah Noreci is his regular partner.

6/1

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Book Of Secrets

11st 13lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Placed four times last June-September and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, not so good in his four starts since and the ground should not have been an excuse; tongue tied on last three outings.

7/1

Form: 6/46

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has faded and finished soundly beaten on his first two hurdle starts, but the subsequent wind operation may have helped this point winner and it will be no surprise if he runs a big race.
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2nd

6

15th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 3

18:55 Aintree

Regarde

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy.

12/1

2nd

6

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Regarde

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has had three wind operations, two of them last year; won four-runner race over C&D (good) when upped in trip last March and ran creditably on next two starts; not disgraced at Ascot in November when last seen; has a good record when returning from a break, so goes on the shortlist.

8/1

8

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Regarde

11st 9lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Jamie Snowden

Won twice (3m/3m4f) during fairly light campaign last season and signed off with creditable second of 14 on New course here (3m4f, good) in April, form that was recently boosted by the winner; had another wind op (his third) during the summer; likely contender.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 80-1 on debut in bumper at Warwick (2m, soft) on New Year's Eve and he'd be a shock winner; now wears a tongue-tie.
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12

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Thieving Gap

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Well beaten in three runs in the 2022/23 campaign; absent for 596 days prior to another heavy defeat at Uttoxeter last month; a hood is tried now handicapping at a low level and he's worth a market check.

20/1

12

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Thieving Gap

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Well beaten in three runs in the 2022/23 campaign; absent for 596 days prior to another heavy defeat at Uttoxeter last month; a hood is tried now handicapping at a low level and he's worth a market check.

20/1

8th

8

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Thieving Gap

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

Achieved little a couple of winters ago and is best watched on return from long absence.

100/1

Form: 6P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite on debut in bumper at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in November but was tailed off, and he's since been pulled up at 40-1 over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft); major turnaround needed now in headgear.
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4

5th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:50 Huntingdon

Galaxy Moon

11st 5lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Didn't live up to market expectations on sole bumper start; has failed to improve in two attempts over hurdles; may do better when switched to handicaps.

40/1

7th

4

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell

Galaxy Moon

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

raced in second, jumped slightly right 1st, pushed along and lost position after 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out

16/1

5

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Huntingdon

Galaxy Moon

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

From a French jumping family; beaten about 39l when sixth of nine on bumper debut at Hereford (good to soft) in November but was made favourite for that race and is presumably thought capable of much better.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 278 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1, near-7l fifth of seven on debut in bumper at Market Rasen (2m, good) last May; absent since that slowly run race, and it's possible he was flattered by his proximity, but that form has worked out well and he's not ruled out now switched to hurdles; the hood worn last time is left off.
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3

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:09 Market Rasen

Glenton

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Showed promise in a course bumper on debut last May (in a hood; refitted for the first time since) but has been beaten a long way and pulled up in two hurdle runs; ordinary handicaps the next step.

100/1

4

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Glenton

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

held up in rear, mistake and stumbled 1st, jumped right 3rd

33/1

8th

5

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell

Glenton

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: F

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the betting for last month's rules debut at Newcastle (2m1f, soft) but he was disputing a well-held second when falling two out and there was encouragement in that performance; this good-ground point winner has had wind surgery since and is one to be interested in here.
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4

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Guillaume

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Only won over fences and he made it 0-10 over hurdles when beaten 12l at Kelso a month ago; however, was running fairly well in this discipline before that and certainly has each-way claims.

4/1

5th

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

17:30 Kelso

Guillaume

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Chase winner who is 0-9 over hurdles but he went close over C&D in May and has been placed at Bangor (2m) and Stratford (2m2f) in his last three starts; usually races prominently and has each-way claims again back up in trip.

4/1

3rd

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Guillaume

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Battled on well for second over C&D before a heavier defeat at Stratford, where again runner-up but beaten 11l; only 1-20 overall and vulnerable to horses on handier marks but one of the more solid contenders nonetheless.

3/1

Form:

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 250-1 on hurdle debut at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and hasn't threatened in Class 6 AW handicaps on next three starts.
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6

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Poor hurdler and no sign of him making a better chaser at Market Rasen last week.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

5th

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Straitouttacompton

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

The last of his Flat wins was in 2021; poor hurdler and don't see him making a better chaser; out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 83-U

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in both bumpers and he was 80-1 when swerving sharply left and unseating rider at the first flight on last month's hurdle debut.
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5th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

My Gift To You

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Resumed winning ways after six months off in 4m1f hunter chase at Warwick (good) 22 days ago; effective over this much shorter trip and this likeable front-runner is not out of things.

11/2

1st

2

1st May 2026

Good

4m 0f 218y

Class 4

19:25 Warwick

My Gift To You

12st 1lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Highly impressive 26 finishes in the first four (eight of them wins) from 30 rules/pointing runs for the Owens, with stamina proven up to 3m6f; all-the-way hurdles winner over 3m2f here just last autumn (good), and likelier than some to run his race.

7/1

Form: 9U9-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in bumpers, over hurdles and on the Flat and she's very hard to fancy.
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12

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell

Au Jus

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown little in bumpers, over hurdles and on the Flat and she's very hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

11

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Au Jus

10st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has not yet found her level in bumpers, over hurdles or on the Flat (including on handicap debut in July); is one to watch back from break.

100/1

2

28th Dec 2022

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Au Jus

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 6yo who has looked poor at best in varied company; hard to fancy after nearly six months off.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £61.30
Straight Forecast £60.19
Trifecta £288.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Book Of Secrets

POSTDATA:

Forget The Way

WEST COUNTRY:

Galaxy Moon

Telegraph:

Guillaume

SPOTLIGHT:

Regarde

The Star:

Forget The Way

The Times:

Book Of Secrets

The Guardian:

Book Of Secrets

Daily Mail:

Book Of Secrets

D Express:

Book Of Secrets

Daily Mirror:

Book Of Secrets

The Sun:

Book Of Secrets

Daily Record:

Book Of Secrets