February 18 / 13.57 Wincanton

13.57

Good

JenningsBet Devizes ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 1m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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JenningsBet Devizes ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 5-P584

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Twice placed over hurdles last season but not so good this term and he was competing off a modest mark when a 22l fourth (of 17) in C&D handicap last time; now 0-10 and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Universal Secret

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Helen Nelmes

In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player.

5/2

2nd

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Helen Nelmes

Pulled up in his first two starts this season but he returned after another wind operation with a win over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added; Hatos second) in February; up 6lb but he remains feasibly treated and has claims if he can back up that last run.

100/30

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Helen Nelmes

Went close here (about 2m, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's 0-9 over fences and his two runs this term have been troubling; has his first start following wind surgery, with a tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces of latest start; needs a revival.

25/1

Form: 4-87

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed something when fourth in a Uttoxeter bumper in October 2021 but, following a year on the sidelines, has been beaten 43l and 110l in his two runs over hurdles; early days still but now with a good bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

Form: 32-50

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Secured minor honours in two bumpers on testing ground last season; ran okay on his switch to hurdling at Hereford (2m, good) but Ludlow last time was a backward step, albeit over a longer trip (2m5f); initial efforts bring him into the reckoning for at least place money.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:52 Wincanton

What A Steal

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Tom George

in touch with leaders, slow jump and dropped to rear 1st

8/1

7th

4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Worcester

What A Steal

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom George

Opened his account on second attempt over fences, over C&D (good; 20-1) 12 days ago, evidently suited by dropping back in distance; should go on from that and can follow up despite going back up 7lb.

3/1

1st

7

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:40 Worcester

What A Steal

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Tom George

0-6 over hurdles; lacked fluency and was well beaten when fitted with cheekpieces for recent chasing debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good); booking of Sean Bowen not enough to tempt today.

14/1

Form: 32/

Last run: 692 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two French hurdles about two years ago, on good to soft and good ground; clearly has ability but, unless notably strong in the betting, a watching brief is a sensible call after a good while out.
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4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

3rd

2

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

16:38 Wincanton

Moytier

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Syd Hosie

Perhaps flattered to win quite so convincingly over fences here two runs back (2m4f, soft) and was then a remote third again here after going up 9lb; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling and Gearoid Harney takes off a further 7lb, so has a chance at the weights.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1-14 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The winner of two good-gound bumpers and he would have been closer but for a late mistake when 21l behind a useful winner on hurdling debut at Ludlow (good to soft); should have every chance in this company.
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6th

4

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Earth Cry

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again.

7/2

6th

4

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Earth Cry

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again.

7/2

3rd

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Earth Cry

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, smooth headway after 14th, hit 4 out, went second after 3 out, kept on run-in

3/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about a distance in a bumper and novice hurdle at this track; significant improvement is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

15:47 Fontwell

Tuscan Rose

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Last seen winning a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las in April (good to soft) off a 5lb lower mark; bred to make a chaser so has to be of interest.

4/1

1st

8

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:45 Ffos Las

Tuscan Rose

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield on outer, towards rear 5th, headway 8th, not fluent 4 out, led 2 out, hung right and bumped rival before last, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

4/1

1st

8

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:45 Ffos Las

Tuscan Rose

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield on outer, towards rear 5th, headway 8th, not fluent 4 out, led 2 out, hung right and bumped rival before last, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

4/1

Form: 305

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in a Bangor bumper in the autumn but well adrift in two hurdles; looks one for further down the line.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

3

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Rob Summers

Sole success came in a Huntingdon handicap in March 2024 when trained by Stuart Edmunds; pulled up on chase/stable debut in May and tailed off when last of eight back over hurdles over C&D (good to firm) in July; drop in grade will help but he has questions to answer.

12/1

8th

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Sailed Away

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Rob Summers

Consistent in handicap hurdles for Stuart Edmunds but was pulled up on stable/chase debut last month; reverts to hurdles on a competitive mark with the step back up in trip a positive; handles most ground.

12/1

Form: 06

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit more second time out (hurdling debut; 2m, good) but was still beaten some 41.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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:

Last run: 127 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hanging left-handed down the straight was no help when finishing well behind in a Uttoxeter bumper (good; 25-1); subsequent wind surgery and the fitting of a tongue-tie could trigger some improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:15 Stratford

Somerway

11st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Has achieved little in three runs; may be more interesting when switched to handicaps.

40/1

8

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Somerway

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Tom George

Well beaten in a bumper and again on last month's hurdling debut at Wincanton which followed wind surgery; going left-handed might help, at least.

33/1

9th

9

18th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:57 Wincanton

Somerway

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

Hanging left-handed down the straight was no help when finishing well behind in a Uttoxeter bumper (good; 25-1); subsequent wind surgery and the fitting of a tongue-tie could trigger some improvement.

10/1

Form: P

Last run: 242 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in a Newton Abbot hurdle last summer when 125-1.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

9th Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Dream Bet

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Polly Gundry

Has struggled on all three hurdling starts (1m7f-2m5f) and makes no appeal; sports first-time blinkers.

100/1

13

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:47 Chepstow

Dream Bet

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Polly Gundry

Struggling from fairly early stage on both hurdling starts (2m5f/1m7f); can't be recommended here.

200/1

8

18th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:57 Wincanton

Dream Bet

11st 0lb

J: Miss Chloe Emsley

T: Polly Gundry

Showed little in a Newton Abbot hurdle last summer when 125-1.

100/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £75.15

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Earth Cry

WEST COUNTRY:

What A Steal

The Star:

Moytier

RP Ratings:

Earth Cry

POSTDATA:

Earth Cry

The Times:

Earth Cry

Telegraph:

Earth Cry

Daily Mail:

Earth Cry

D Express:

Earth Cry

Daily Mirror:

Earth Cry

The Sun:

Earth Cry

Daily Record:

Earth Cry

The Guardian:

What A Steal