March 12 / 15.15 Market Rasen

15.15

Soft

Get Cheltenham Ready At Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Get Cheltenham Ready At Rhino.Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-5322

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Placed on last three of his four hurdling starts, looking suited by the step up to 2m4f when clear second in Ayr maiden (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) on latest occasion; makes handicap debut here and features prominently in calculations.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Halondo

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023; made encouraging chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second to Jubilant at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May and there should be little between the pair here.

3/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 12-F45

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who looked set for a clear win before last-flight fall on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in December; well beaten at Catterick soon afterwards and managed only fifth at Chepstow last month but the form of that Chepstow race has worked out well and he's now only 1lb above his Ludlow mark; might be the answer.
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1st

3

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 3

15:40 Ascot

Haas Boy

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Chester Williams

Sported this headgear combination for the first time when narrowly repelling Authoceltic at Newton Abbot and followed up over hurdles later in the autumn; disappointed back over fences in January but returned to form with a decisive win at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft), beating a hat-trick seeker in the process; went up 8lb for that but clearly a contender; good ground is fine.

6/4

1st

3

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:37 Wincanton

Haas Boy

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Chester Williams

Newton Abbot chase winner in October (2m, good to soft), but continues to return stronger RPRs win or lose over hurdles; 3lb drop following January's fading Exeter chasing sixth isn't sufficiently persuasive.

5/2

1st

5

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

17:25 Newton Abbot

Haas Boy

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Chester Williams

Very well handicapped on old hurdling form for Charlie Longsdon but didn't really fire during four-race campaign for Emma Lavelle last season and still has quite a bit to prove over fences; changed hands for 3,200euros in April; sports first-time cheekpieces here; first runner under rules for Chester Williams; market may guide.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 38-113 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces on seasonal debut in November and followed up at Catterick (2m3f, soft) just after Christmas; not in same form when well-held third at Catterick in January but could still have more improvement to come.
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4th

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Happy And Fine

12st 1lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alex Hales

Scored at Warwick (3m, good to soft) in December but he's failed to complete in three subsequent runs and didn't get very far at Stratford (unseated at first) two weeks ago; only 2lb lower than for his last success but he comes with risks attached.

12/1

3

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Happy And Fine

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Scored at Warwick (3m) in December but he isn't the easiest to catch right and was pulled up in 2m7f handicap at Newbury last time; others are preferred.

10/1

4

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Happy And Fine

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Back to form when winning for a third time over fences in a 3m handicap at Warwick (good to soft) and would have won easier had he not idled late on; unseated midrace off this 4lb higher mark at Leicester three weeks later; respected.

10/1

Form: 33-60

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on seasonal/handicap debut in December but suffered heavy defeat at Wincanton (1m7f, good) three weeks later; moves up in trip with hood added today; remains very lightly raced but comes here with quite a bit to prove.
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5th

2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Sadlers Bay

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

0-7 over hurdles and the same over fences but he's been a consistent sort for Tom Gretton, including a big run from out of the handicap in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) last time; tongue tied on last two outings; needs each-way respect on this debut for new yard.

13/2

5th

2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Sadlers Bay

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

0-7 over hurdles and the same over fences but he's been a consistent sort for Tom Gretton, including a big run from out of the handicap in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) last time; tongue tied on last two outings; needs each-way respect on this debut for new yard.

13/2

3rd

11

10th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 4f 102y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Sadlers Bay

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Tom Gretton

midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 12th

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22-052 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner; no longer the force of old as a 12yo but proved he retains a significant chunk of ability and ran well from the front when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; ought to handle today's slower ground reasonably well; no surprise if he's in the mix again.
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1

1st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Kempton

Ballyhome

12st 0lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent

20/1

5th

1

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:15 Market Rasen

Ballyhome

12st 2lb

J: Miss Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Four-time course winner; no longer the force of old as a 12yo but proved he retains a significant chunk of ability and ran well from the front when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; ought to handle today's slower ground reasonably well; no surprise if he's in the mix again.

9/2

2nd

6

25th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Kempton

Ballyhome

11st 6lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Ran well both starts here (C&D) but now a 12yo whose best form was in 2020 and May/June 2021; long absence before this season and latest start (2m4f chase) was a step back in the right direction but now he needs another.

20/1

Form: 352587 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner; has questions to answer after some disappointing efforts this winter but is now 4lb lower than when going close in stronger C&D race than this in October (good to soft) and can't be ruled out.
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6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:32 Perth

Big Bad Bear

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Sam England

Lightly raced in the last two years and form has deteriorated badly; big revival is required on debut for new yard.

14/1

6

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:32 Perth

Big Bad Bear

11st 6lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Sam England

led narrowly, headed 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

14/1

9

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Big Bad Bear

11st 6lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Five-time hurdle winner from 2m-2m4f on good/soft ground for Nicky Richards; has lost his form since a good second in October 2022; makes no particular appeal on second run for new yard (pulled up first time); now tried blinkered

50/1

Form: 516-18

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained in four-runner race at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm) in November; not seen since 60l defeat three months ago but should be fine on today's ground and is unexposed over 2m4f.
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6th

5

27th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:33 Uttoxeter

Sacre Pierre

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

raced in second, lost position after 7th, weakened quickly before 3 out, tailed off

16/1

6th

4

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

11:45 Haydock

Sacre Pierre

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Winner of four small-field hurdles at about 2m1f, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; the latest one, at Leicester last November was as good as it's got but he ran poorly next time and also when back from a break in March; off again since and guesswork involved for now.

33/1

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:15 Market Rasen

Sacre Pierre

11st 12lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained in four-runner race at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm) in November; not seen since 60l defeat three months ago but should be fine on today's ground and is unexposed over 2m4f.

10/1

Form: 2P-45P

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since winning hurdle debut for Nicky Henderson in 2020; struggling from fairly early stage on recent stable debut; big leap of faith required to support him here.
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4th

3

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Warwick

Heross Du Seuil

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Ryan Potter

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 7/8-58

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and three-time Flat winner when trained by John Quinn but a well-beaten outsider on first two runs for current stable (2m4f/2m3f).
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10th

9

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Magna Moralia

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m hurdle winner (good to soft) but currently on a long losing sequence; not easy to make a case for him based on his last three starts.

50/1

10th

9

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Magna Moralia

10st 8lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

2m hurdle winner (good to soft) but currently on a long losing sequence; not easy to make a case for him based on his last three starts.

50/1

13th

12

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:54 Market Rasen

Magna Moralia

10st 4lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Exposed sort; has won three times on the Flat and once over hurdles (2m Kelso handicap in March 2021); fair fifth at Doncaster in November (2m5f, good) but well beaten since; probably needs better ground.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £11.55
Tricast £22.01
Trifecta £32.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Halondo

TOPSPEED:

Happy And Fine

SPOTLIGHT:

Haas Boy

POSTDATA:

Ballyhome

D Express:

Halondo

The Sun:

Halondo

The Star:

Halondo

Daily Record:

Halondo

The Times:

Happy And Fine

RP Ratings:

Haas Boy

Daily Mirror:

Ballyhome