February 23 / 15.15 Sedgefield

15.15

Good

MW Paving And Groundworks Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 3m 3f 9y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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MW Paving And Groundworks Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 9-8PP5 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has regressed but he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 19 at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; continues to drop down the weights and now returns to the scene of his two wins; could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

5

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:52 Perth

The Blame Game

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

always behind

16/1

7th

6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

The Blame Game

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Ewart

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

20/1

7th

6

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:10 Kelso

The Blame Game

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Ewart

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -40194 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent in second half of last year but made it two C&D wins when scoring here in September (good to firm) and returned to form when fourth at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November; key player on first run since.
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3rd

4

31st May 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

20:50 Cartmel

Thatbeatsbanagher

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Has been in good form this year, winning two of his four races (second in the other two), the latest at Newcastle earlier this month (2m7f, good; fourth has won since); up 4lb; chance.

3/1

1st

3

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

Thatbeatsbanagher

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Gained all three British wins over 3m3f at Sedgefield, the latest off 7lb lower in March; ran very well over that C&D last month and won't care what the weather does here, but is away from his happy hunting ground.

11/2

2nd

1

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Thatbeatsbanagher

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

Triple C&D winner, including on soft; comfortable scorer last time, for which he has gone up 5lb; that form hasn't worked out well but he clearly relishes his visits here and is a big player.

2/1

Form: 1/0P37

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fair third of 19 over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month on his third start back from a long absence, and he didn't jump well when back over fences last time (tailed off); respected now back in this sphere.
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4th

6

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell

First Man

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

5/1

4th

5

24th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

20:20 Southwell

First Man

11st 3lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, led before 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, not fluent last, weakened run-in

7/1

3rd

3

23rd Feb 2023

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

First Man

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair third of 19 over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month on his third start back from a long absence, and he didn't jump well when back over fences last time (tailed off); respected now back in this sphere.

4/1

Form: F/3626

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day and also effective on good ground; not quite at the same level at Wetherby (3m, soft) since and now 0-18, but it wasn't a bad run and he might not be far away
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9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 046

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way on his three hurdle starts (2m3f-3m) but this British point winner has far more realistic claims now going handicapping off a basement mark; interesting, all the more so if attracting market support.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:52 Ffos Las

Benny Baloo

10st 7lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Has won over fences but two disappointing runs after an absence included a heavy defeat behind Esperti and his struggles continued back over hurdles here last month; has dropped to a good mark but with questions to answer now.

33/1

7

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:35 Ffos Las

Benny Baloo

10st 13lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Well beaten on stable debut in September but that came after a long absence and he's well handicapped on old form for Tim Easterby; gained both wins on good to soft ground but can handle soft; market may guide.

12/1

5th

4

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Benny Baloo

11st 5lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won over fences at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) for Tim Easterby on Boxing Day 2023 and was still in good form when last seen in spring 2024; changed hands for £9,000 last summer; entitled to benefit from this outing.

16/1

Form: 69P0PP

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on old French form but has struggled in Britain; a transformation is required.
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6th

8

23rd Feb 2023

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

Hideo

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Very well handicapped on old French form but has struggled in Britain; a transformation is required.

25/1

9

3rd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Hideo

10st 2lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Very well handicapped on old French form but has struggled in Britain and is 10lb out of the handicap here; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

6

12th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:40 Catterick

Hideo

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Very well handicapped on French form and Brian Hughes rides for the first time, but he's struggled in Britain and is hard to fancy on recent evidence.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8050P-

Last run: 418 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for Peter McCreery in Ireland but didn't show much and looks to be on a tough mark for her British/stable debut.
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7

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Secrets De Famille

10st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Neil Mechie

Unplaced in 11 career starts, the latest when tailed off on chasing debut at Cartmel nine days ago, after wind surgery; others preferred.

33/1

9th

9

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Secrets De Famille

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Neil Mechie

Ex-Irish maiden who hasn't shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts for Neil Mechie this year; makes chasing debut after a recent wind op; 3lb out of the weights; not the obvious answer.

50/1

9th

9

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Secrets De Famille

10st 4lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Neil Mechie

raced in second

33/1

Form: 47-434

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
6yo who is lightly raced, but she's failed to threaten on her three outings this season and needs something extra now in cheekpieces.
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10

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Redbridge Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led

14/1

10

2nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Redbridge Rosie

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led

14/1

4th

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

12:48 Huntingdon

Redbridge Rosie

10st 4lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, headed before 2 out, weakening when mistake 2 out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.10
Straight Forecast £20.51
Tricast £96.00
Trifecta £128.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thatbeatsbanagher

POSTDATA:

First Man

Telegraph:

Redbridge Rosie

Daily Record:

Secrets De Famille

The Sun:

The Blame Game

The Times:

First Man

The Guardian:

First Man

D Express:

First Man

RP Ratings:

Thatbeatsbanagher

Daily Mail:

Thatbeatsbanagher

Daily Mirror:

Thatbeatsbanagher

The Star:

Thatbeatsbanagher