February 16 / 16.45 Sandown

16.45

Good To Soft

Rolfe Judd Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 3f 173y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Rolfe Judd Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-33 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in France; has finished third in two races over hurdles (2m/2m1f) for new yard; bred to be suited by this new trip on handicap debut and looks open to improvement; shortlisted.
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3rd

1

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Inneston

12st 0lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Useful novice hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022-23 season, winning two of his six starts; given good chance by the handicapper before this stable debut but difficult to evaluate after 900-day absence; market helpful.

10/1

1st

2

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:40 Newton Abbot

Inneston

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

prominent on inner

8/11

2nd

5

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:30 Newbury

Inneston

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

Two solid performances at Sandown (2m4f) since switched to handicap level, winning narrowly in February then close second (clear of remainder) in the EBF Final; looks the type to improve further; commands respect.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23-221 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft; handicap debut) 12 days ago, reversing placings with a rival who had beaten him the time before; should improve further; solid claims.
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3rd

6

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:50 Ayr

Twin Power

11st 8lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Paul Nicholls

Goes up in trip and could do with settling better than when soundly beaten at Sandown (2m4f) last month; however, the heavy ground may have been too much and he was progressive there previously, with a win and a near-miss (both 2m4f on good to soft); his dam won at up to 3m and he could get back on track with a big performance for his top trainer.

7/2

7th

12

11th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Twin Power

11st 0lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Paul Nicholls

Improved form in novice handicaps over C&D (good to soft) last month, beating Twinjets then head second to Inneston; evidently well suited by this track and trip; one of three solid-looking contenders for Paul Nicholls and should go well again.

14/1

2nd

8

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Twin Power

11st 6lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Paul Nicholls

Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft; handicap debut) 12 days ago, reversing placings with a rival who had beaten him the time before; should improve further; solid claims.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 26-164

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who has raced only at 2m/2m1f; won comfortably at Bangor (good) on British debut; below that form in two runs since; bit to prove over this new trip on first handicap attempt.
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13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

2nd

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Keep Running

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right-hind; major improvement the next twice when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft); deserves extra credit for latest win as he jumped to the right at that left-handed track; seemed fine at 2m4f last March; thriving and could prove tough to catch.

9/2

Form: 22

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; runner-up in a couple of 2m novice hurdles for new yard, latest at Ludlow behind useful rival; should be capable of progress now handicapping over 2m4f; interesting.
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5th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Amrons Sage

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Alan Hill

Fairly useful under rules for Nicky Henderson in 2023 and was evidently suited by the thorough stamina test when winning open point at Kingston Blount (4m, soft) in February; slightly disappointing when only third behind Norton Hill and Assassins Lullaby on good ground in March, though.

14/1

5th

6

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Amrons Sage

11st 12lb

J: Mrs Izzie Hill

T: Alan Hill

Fairly useful under rules for Nicky Henderson in 2023 and was evidently suited by the thorough stamina test when winning open point at Kingston Blount (4m, soft) in February; slightly disappointing when only third behind Norton Hill and Assassins Lullaby on good ground in March, though.

14/1

7th

6

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Amrons Sage

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Low-mileage 7yo; ran big race in defeat on chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) in November but two very disappointing performances have followed; needs to get career back on track.

6/1

Form: 3-6422

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner whose turn over hurdles looks near, as he finished a clear second at Hereford (2m, soft) and Doncaster (2m3f, good) the last twice; possibilities on handicap debut.
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3rd

8

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Gaelic Park

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lost his way over hurdles and fences after winning a Warwick maiden hurdle in March 2023 for Charlie Longsdon; has yet to produce an effort of note in this discipline (0-3) but on a good mark if new connections can get him back on track; tries a tongue-tie.

4/1

8/1

Form: 3-2341

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat prior to justifying favouritism in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) six weeks ago; could well build on that success and show further progress; enters calculations.
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7

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

17:00 Haydock

Egbert

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

C&D winner in December 2024 (heavy; won on good) and made it 2-2 here when beating three rivals over 3m4f (good to soft) on reappearance; the glaring concern is his nothing run at Exeter last time when in trouble a long way out.

15/2

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:02 Exeter

Egbert

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Christian Williams

Seen only once this season, winning four-runner Haydock chase (3m4f, good to soft) from the front on stable debut in December, but was nudged up only 2lb for that and should be fine on the quicker surface here; respected.

7/2

8

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Egbert

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Won well over Haydock's extended 3m1f on heavy two runs back; has failed to complete in his two previous marathon chases and was on the retreat, though still in third, when crashing out at the final fence of the Eider (good to soft); can run well again but others might be better equipped to see this out stronger; new cheekpieces the headgear of choice today (effective in visor/blinkers).

20/1

Form: -43124 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) and ran well at Wetherby next time; bit disappointing at Doncaster since but may still have more to offer; remains of interest.
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9th

9

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Sporting Mike

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

8/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:15 Chepstow

Sporting Mike

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won on his handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November 2022 but he's 0-10 since and has not made an impact back over hurdles (2m7f/3m) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

8/1

4th

8

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Sporting Mike

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

After chasing aspirations were soon aborted he didn't run too badly back over hurdles in a Class 3 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft); of some interest on the back of that if able to build on it.

6/1

Form: 411 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Defied top weight in lower grade at Hereford (2m3f, soft; handicap debut) last month, taking career record to 3-4; now in a deeper race but she's an improving mare who can't be dismissed.
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7th

5

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Missed Tee

11st 8lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss V Collins

Third and sixth in the last two renewals of the 2m race on this card, and still appeals more over shorter despite a win over the full 3m trip at Chaddesley Corbett last May; 0-14 over rules fences.

12/1

4th

5

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Missed Tee

11st 5lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss V Collins

0-13 over regulation fences and she needs to improve on her recent seconds in hunter chases at Stratford and here.

13/2

2nd

9

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Missed Tee

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Miss V Collins

Third in this race in 2024 and she easily won a ladies open at Chaddesley Corbett (3m, good) in May; had wind surgery (her third) before an encouraging second in novice hunter chase at Stratford (2m5f, soft) despite having the door slammed in her face on the home turn ten days ago; should go well again.

8/1

Form: 344

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth attempt in Irish points; consistent form figures in three attempts over hurdles for new stable, fourth at Lingfield latest; however, others have bigger potential.
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10th

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Grey Dalco

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

always behind, tailed off

25/1

10th

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:47 Fontwell

Grey Dalco

11st 2lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Went the wrong way over hurdles and pulled up in all four of his chases; absent for a year.

25/1

5

25th Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Warwick

Grey Dalco

11st 7lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Became disappointing over hurdles towards end of last season and has been pulled up in all three chases this term (2m3f-2m4f); moves back up in trip with huge amount to prove.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2421 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Had shown clear promise prior to getting off the mark at Ffos Las (soft) last month when making handicap debut and upped to 2m4f; looks the type to improve further and win more races; respected.
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17

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Equinus

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

raced lazily at times, always behind

100/1

11

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:25 Kempton

Equinus

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Two wins over hurdles for previous yard; early faller at Aintree in November switched to fences for new stable and is best watched in this warm race.

40/1

11

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

15:25 Kempton

Equinus

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

never going well, always behind, pulled up after 4 out

40/1

Form: -41922 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Collared in the final strides at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day, having idled on the run-in; had wind surgery since; fitting of headgear may suit but others are more appealing.
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2

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell

Spanish Present

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, prominent, good jump and disputed lead 7th, led clearly before 10th, shaken up and increased tempo after 4 out, going best when pulled up quickly before 2 out, looked to go wrong

100/30

4th

5

6th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Spanish Present

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Two good efforts in handicap hurdles in December (2m4f/2m2f); didn't run well at Sandown when cheekpieces were fitted in February but he could fare much better without them now making chase debut.

7/1

11th

4

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Spanish Present

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Collared in the final strides at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day, having idled on the run-in; had wind surgery since; fitting of headgear may suit but others are more appealing.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £19.49
Tricast £382.69
Trifecta £322.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twin Power

RP Ratings:

Inneston

LAMBOURN:

Amrons Sage

The Star:

Equinus

The Guardian:

Gaelic Park

TOPSPEED:

Sporting Mike

POSTDATA:

Inneston

Telegraph:

Inneston

The Sun:

Inneston

The Times:

Amrons Sage

D Express:

Amrons Sage

WEST COUNTRY:

Twin Power

Daily Mail:

Twin Power

Daily Mirror:

Twin Power

Daily Record:

Twin Power