February 16 / 13.15 Sandown

13.15

Good To Soft

Audley Chaucer Solicitors Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 1m 7f 216y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Audley Chaucer Solicitors Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 215 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France over 2m1f; made all in a soft-ground novice hurdle at Hereford but was soon left trailing on his handicap debut at Taunton; good ground may have been a factor and that suspicion tempers enthusiasm here.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

4th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Beau Balko

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 130-U4 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Free-going mare who unseated early on her reappearance and was perhaps stretched by 2m4f in a competitive handicap at Fakenham; not badly treated on her good form in non-handicaps last season; respected.
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5

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Newton Abbot

Mayhem Mya

10st 3lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

1-10 over fences; gave very good account of herself when keeping on for never-dangerous fourth in Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) in March but she was put up 7lb for that run and may not be ideally suited by the forecast faster ground here.

12/1

5

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Newton Abbot

Mayhem Mya

10st 3lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

1-10 over fences; gave very good account of herself when keeping on for never-dangerous fourth in Grade 2 mares' chase at Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) in March but she was put up 7lb for that run and may not be ideally suited by the forecast faster ground here.

12/1

4th

7

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Mayhem Mya

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

held up in rear

100/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 16P-P6 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won a Fakenham maiden 12 months ago on his stable debut and then finished sixth in a handicap at the Cheltenham Festival; poor since and, although he completed at Fakenham, he dropped out rather disappointingly.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

Form: 53132

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner of a small-field juvenile hurdle on good ground in December and has probably performed to a similar level in his subsequent defeats, bumping into one well handicapped last time; 3lb higher but this hold-up performer should make his presence felt.
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7th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Jilaijone

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Just one win from his last 18 starts but that came by a wide margin over C&D (good to soft) in January and he ran another big race when fourth of 17 at Ascot (2m7f, good) last time; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

10/1

3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

13:15 Ascot

Jilaijone

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Had to wait over two years for his second win but when it came at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago it was by a huge margin; back up 8lb and that's the furthest he's been, but now the possibility arises that he'll be interesting at this trip as well.

10/1

Form: 0-4P79 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has won two handicaps on good ground but hasn't run a race of note this season, with and without headgear; others safer.
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5

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:45 Wetherby

Kannapolis

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicap hurdles on good ground and he's shaped a little better the last twice in two handicaps at Sandown (good to soft/soft); not bred for fences but has got himself well treated.

16/1

5th

5

7th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Kannapolis

11st 8lb

J: Sgt Nathan Rahman

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicaps on good ground and there was some sign of a return to form when fourth (behind Mayhem Mya) over C&D 19 days ago when he weakened back into fourth; these conditions should be more suitable.

20/1

5th

5

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:15 Sandown

Kannapolis

11st 6lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicaps on good ground but hasn't run a race of note this season, with and without headgear; others safer.

33/1

Form: U-4125 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won over fences at Ludlow in November (2m, good to soft) but was well held at Hereford on his final run in that discipline and wasn't great back on the AW 19 days ago; has two wins to his name over hurdles but needs to get back on track.
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6th

7

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:15 Sandown

Presuming Ed

11st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Adam West

Won over fences at Ludlow in November (2m, good to soft) but was well held at Hereford on his final run in that discipline and wasn't great back on the AW 19 days ago; has two wins to his name over hurdles but needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

2

(9)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Presuming Ed

9st 12lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Adam West

Fairly useful form over fences in recent months, including a 2m Ludlow win in November; beaten a long way in three novice events on the Flat but his jumps ability suggests he could be competitive from a modest opening mark in this sphere.

15/2

Form: -595F1

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Jack Martin claimed 10lb when he got up late in the day in just his second handicap (2m2f, good to soft) at Exeter, for which he has gone up only 3lb; more to come no doubt and, although back in trip, this is a stiff track.
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6th

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

Gingerbred

10st 8lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Carroll Gray

Runner-up twice in December (2m7f and near 3m3f) but right out of form since, way behind Lightonthewing last time; headgear first time.

25/1

Form: 5-6413

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Fontwell winner in December (2m1f, good) before finishing remote third in a higher grade (Class 3) on Boxing Day; only sixth back on the Flat 19 days ago; not handicapped out of contention if bringing his A game.
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10th

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:48 Fontwell

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual C&D winner (soft/good) but not since December 2022, and is very inconsistent nowadays; tailed off at Stratford on latest outing in early July; 1lb wrong today; others have more pressing claims.

25/1

7th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Rays The One

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February and there was nothing wrong with his sixth at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April; has undergone wind surgery since finishing a distant last of ten back on the Flat in May but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

5

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Rays The One

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Mark Pattinson

Placed over hurdles in February but three lesser performances since then; both Flat wins have come on the AW and a good while back now.

16/1

Form: 414 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Beaten in a seller on his final Flat start but it's been a good start over hurdles and he held his own in a decent Listed event at Musselburgh (1m7f, good) 11 days ago; 1lb out of the weights for this but he'll be up another 9lb in future engagements; obvious claims.
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2nd

2

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Sole win on the Flat came here over 1m2f in June 2024 and he's finished runner-up over this C&D on his last two outings; no reason why he can't go well again.

2/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Course winner who comes here on the back of a good second over C&D 11 days ago; can go well again eased 1lb.

11/4

2nd

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Freddy Robinson

8st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Gained most recent win in handicap hurdle in December; beaten only 2l over C&D last week, taking Beverley record to 1423234; hasn't scored on Flat since June 2024 but looks a solid contender kept to this venue.

6/1

Form: 639279

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Had placed form in Irish maiden hurdles but it's been a sticky start for his current yard with no shows in 2m3f and 2m4f handicaps; dropping back in distance could work but he needs to find overall improvement.
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0

6

10th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:45 Hexham

Ferdinand Star

11st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Declan Carroll

led, briefly headed 3rd, headed 3 out, lost second before 2 out

20/1

4

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

13:40 Taunton

Ferdinand Star

11st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: David Pipe

ran in snatches, prominent, dropped to rear before 6th, pulled up before 3 out

33/1

10th

10

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:15 Sandown

Ferdinand Star

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: David Pipe

Had placed form in Irish maiden hurdles but it's been a sticky start for his current yard with no shows in 2m3f and 2m4f handicaps; dropping back in distance could work but he needs to find overall improvement.

40/1

Form: 281-25

Last run: 210 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Successful in one of his six runs over hurdles in France and was bought for 67,000euros; probably open to further improvement and would be interesting if strong in the market; his win was in a hood and tongue-tie combined.
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6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Flamelco

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Sarah Humphrey

Has three wins over fences, including one over C&D; 2lb lower than for his last win at Plumpton last April but has been below his best on his last three starts, the latest when tailed off over hurdles.

16/1

7th

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Flamelco

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't raced over hurdles for nearly three years but is competitively treated assuming he's in top form; on last winning chase mark.

14/1

2nd

3

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:45 Sedgefield

Flamelco

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Gained a third chase win last season at Plumpton (2m1f) in April but went too freely when last of three in 2m Huntingdon handicap chase the following month; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back after a break here though.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £33.00
Straight Forecast £26.79
Tricast £639.53
Trifecta £431.90

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Jilaijone

SPOTLIGHT:

Freddy Robinson

TOPSPEED:

Gingerbred

D Express:

Mayhem Mya

The Times:

Jilaijone

The Guardian:

Jilaijone

Daily Mail:

Jilaijone

Daily Mirror:

Jilaijone

The Star:

Jilaijone

Daily Record:

Jilaijone

Telegraph:

Gingerbred

The Sun:

Gingerbred

RP Ratings:

Freddy Robinson

POSTDATA:

Freddy Robinson

THE NORTH:

Freddy Robinson