March 06 / 14.40 Wetherby

14.40

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racingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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racingtv.com Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

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2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5517 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Point winner who won over C&D (soft) in December on third hurdle start; didn't run badly in midfield in Carlisle handicap (2m, good to soft) subsequently and he's a key player in this field; has shown promise on good.
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1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

15:08 Hereford

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12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership.

13/8

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

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11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won off 1lb lower at Bangor (2m4f, good; also suited by soft) last Apri but has suffered three non-completions since then and was well beaten when he did get round; clearly capable of a big run but comes with a good few risks.

12/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

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11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Pulled up in two of his four chases but first and second in the other two, with the win coming in a small field over C&D (good); this looks a better race.

16/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-1 D

Last run: 277 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Carries a 7lb penalty and has been absent since last June, but he made a winning hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) back then and this very lightly raced 6yo could have lots more to offer; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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1st

2

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Halligator

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

2m hurdle winner (good) who showed improvement this time last year, his best effort coming over C&D (good to soft); has gone backwards in five subsequent starts, punctuated by wind surgery; back down in grade but revival needed.

10/1

1st

2

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Halligator

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

2m hurdle winner (good) who showed improvement this time last year, his best effort coming over C&D (good to soft); has gone backwards in five subsequent starts, punctuated by wind surgery; back down in grade but revival needed.

10/1

5th

9

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

14:20 Taunton

Halligator

11st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Keen-Hawkins

T: Kim Bailey

took keen hold, held up in rear

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two-time 2m Flat AW winner who ran okay when 23l fourth on last month's hurdle/stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good); his jumping needs to improve and a longer trip may be preferred, but he's still an each-way possible.
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14th

1

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18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Riggsby

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Progress as a hurdler has flatlined, but he's 5lb below his highest winning mark on Tapeta, and although yet to record an RPR above 56 in four Flat turf starts this is easier than any of those; cheekpieces added.

25/1

5th

7

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:52 Market Rasen

Riggsby

10st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Travelled strongly when third of six on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in June and he won over staying trips on the Flat which suggests he may have potential at this distance; however, he has to bounce back from two below-par runs over hurdles (2m/2m4f, good); unraced on slow turf.

8/1

6th

2

25th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell

Riggsby

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

towards rear of midfield

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the first four in his two Irish maiden points in spring 2021; sold for £5,000 that August; check betting on rules debut but he has a long absence to defy and may be best watched.
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1st

5

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell

Annaharvey Lad

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fairly promising fourth on hurdle debut in March 2023 and this lightly raced 8yo is one to watch in the betting following an absence; however, he made no impact when sixth late last year in his first two handicaps.

12/1

1st

5

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:52 Southwell

Annaharvey Lad

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fairly promising fourth on hurdle debut in March 2023 and this lightly raced 8yo is one to watch in the betting following an absence; however, he made no impact when sixth late last year in his first two handicaps.

12/1

6th

3

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

13:15 Market Rasen

Annaharvey Lad

11st 8lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

In the frame in two Irish points in 2021; mainly modest form over hurdles, including on handicap debut here in November (2m4f, good to soft); stable in fine form and he's likely to fare better now upped in trip and switched to fences.

11/2

Form: 839

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened across his first three starts but has shown some ability and he makes his second hurdle start in a race lacking depth; in good hands and is open to improvement.
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0

7

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

13:35 Leicester

Letmetellusomethin

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

prominent, jumped left and mistake 4th, weakened after 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

10/1

7th

7

12th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:10 Fontwell

Letmetellusomethin

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

No more than minor promise over hurdles but this is his first time outside of novice company and is entitled to show more; cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie tried last time; market vibes awaited with interest.

8/1

Form: 20

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up for James Ewart on debut in Newcastle bumper (2m, soft) in November and retains potential, but he was tailed off on his stable and hurdle debut over C&D (soft) in January and has to leave that miles behind.
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6th

4

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Wetherby

Lethal Industry

11st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 6th

12/1

5

22nd Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Lethal Industry

11st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Came in second in a Newcastle bumper for James Ewart in November but he beat only one on his hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m) last month; much more is required for his new yard.

25/1

10th

7

14th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:12 Wetherby

Lethal Industry

11st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

16-1, second of eight for James Ewart on debut in Newcastle bumper (2m, soft) in November and has since changed hands; makes stable/hurdle debut with new yard among the winners and he's one to consider.

3/1

Form: 88

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-5 in points and soundly beaten in eighth at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month on his first two hurdle starts; however, he jumped to the left each time and is not ruled out each-way now going left-handed.
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4th

10

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:20 Carlisle

Lincoln Burrows

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

25/1

4th

10

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:20 Carlisle

Lincoln Burrows

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and headway before last, went fourth run-in, kept on but not pace to challenge

25/1

8th

9

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

18:10 Musselburgh

Lincoln Burrows

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Micky Hammond

always behind, mistake 9th

14/1

Form: 97

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a British point in 2020 (1-7 in that sphere); returned from a long absence this January and has been well beaten on her first two hurdle starts; considerable improvement is required.
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2nd

8

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:52 Market Rasen

Classic Lady

10st 6lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Tailed-off favourite at Cartmel early last month but that may have come too soon, seven days after she completed a Hexham double (both 2m7f, good; one of them under Paddy Barlow); lightly raced under rules and this soft-ground point winner could have more to offer.

100/30

6th

13

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Classic Lady

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Hexham (2m7f, good) on June 3 in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and easily made all there (2m7f, good) last Sunday; won on soft going in a point; a 7lb penalty may not stop her if her fine form continues.

2/1

1st

4

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Classic Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

didn't always jump with fluency, made all, went clear before last, ridden run-in, comfortably

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to bumper winner Pennine Cross (RPR 106); dam useful 2m-2m3f hurdle winner; takes on males on debut but in a race lacking depth and the betting may be informative.
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10th

12

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Tara Brooch

10st 7lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Mark Walford

Best form when 5l second over 2m7f here in June (good) when last seen; should go well despite running over a shorter trip.

7/1

2nd

11

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Tara Brooch

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

prominent, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in, went second towards finish, no match for winner

11/2

6th

6

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Tara Brooch

10st 10lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders

5/1

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Exacta £4.10
Straight Forecast £3.25
Trifecta £20.50

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