March 12 / 15.50 Market Rasen

15.50

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 1f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 45-342

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in all three handicap hurdles this season, most recently when second at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in January; 1lb lower for today's chasing debut and has strong claims here if she takes to fences.
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5th

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Somewhat Cloudy

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won on chasing debut in March but hasn't really progressed; well held at Uttoxeter latest (after wind surgery); probably needs the step up in trip (stayed this far over hurdles) to unlock some improvement.

9/2

3rd

2

22nd Jun 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Somewhat Cloudy

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, raced in second, not fluent 7th, not fluent 8th, lost position before 4 out

11/8

3rd

4

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Perth

Somewhat Cloudy

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

jumped left on occasions, prominent, left in lead after 1st

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 8/0-80

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at triple-digit odds in three maiden/novice hurdles and his tendency to race too freely is a concern but today's switch to a low-grade handicap chase may enable him to get more competitive.
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6

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Howyouplaythegame

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam Allwood

Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip.

8/1

6

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

17:17 Hereford

Howyouplaythegame

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam Allwood

Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip.

8/1

4th

6

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Howyouplaythegame

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam Allwood

Below par the last twice and particularly disappointing at Taunton last month when making it 0-10; however, perhaps the first-time hood will help and a case can be made judged on his close third at Doncaster (2m, good) last November; also effective on soft ground.

10/1

Form: 5-U483

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden; runner-up twice over hurdles here in 2021 but made underwhelming chase debut when well-held third at Catterick (1m7f, good) last month and remains difficult to enthuse over.'
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Zaras Universe

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

10yo who is inconsistent and hasn't made an impact on her last two starts, but before those she was second at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and is 5lb lower than when second in this last year; not discounted.

12/1

6th

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Zaras Universe

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

raced in second, lost position briefly 5th

6/1

Form: 254857

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Came second over hurdles here (2m2f, good) last summer but was safely held at Catterick last month and his strike-rate in that sphere is now 0-22; 1lb out of the weights for this chasing debut; others preferred.
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5

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:27 Market Rasen

Brickadank

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Hasn't been in the best of form in three runs this season (well-beaten eighth of nine over 2m at Newcastle last week); 4lb out of the handicap; blinkers replace cheekpieces; hard to fancy.

20/1

8th

10

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:00 Newcastle

Brickadank

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Improved for cheekpieces last season, winning his last two races, both on soft ground at Market Rasen (2m3f/2m1f) in February/March; not hit form so far this season, but on his last winning mark and stable going better now.

50/1

8th

10

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle

Brickadank

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

A longstanding maiden until bagging two soft-ground handicap chases at Market Rasen (extended 2m3f and 2m2f) last February/March; pulled up there six weeks ago when back from eight months off but a return to peak efforts would put him in the mix.

14/1

Form: 0PPP42

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in first two chases but has fared better on last couple of outings, more recently when staying-on second of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; a contender here if coping with the slower ground.
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7th

8

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Worcester

Dogem By Design

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Maiden who is 0-6 since switched to chasing, best effort when second in small field at Catterick three outings back; each-way hopes on that form but he's not solid.

10/1

3rd

7

20th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:35 Uttoxeter

Dogem By Design

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ryan Potter

held up in rear but in touch with leaders, ridden omitted 4 out, left in fourth omitted 2 out, weakened omitted last, finished 4th, placed 3rd

5/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Dogem By Design

10st 12lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in first two chases but has fared better on last couple of outings, more recently when staying-on second of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; a contender here if coping with the slower ground.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 73-04

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a bumper and three maiden/novice hurdles since switched to racing under rules but makes his handicap debut in a low-grade event here, and his promising point debut in 2021 bodes well for his prospects over fences; tongue-tie fitted; market may guide.
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2

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Blackwell Bay

11st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Soundly beaten in a bumper and three maiden/novice hurdles since switched to racing under rules but makes his handicap debut in a low-grade event here, and his promising point debut in 2021 bodes well for his prospects over fences; tongue-tie fitted; market may guide.

5/1

4th

3

27th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:10 Leicester

Blackwell Bay

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Runner-up in a point; has plenty to find on rules form, most recently trailing home last of 16 at Hereford (2m) on debut for new yard.

33/1

16th

1

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:15 Hereford

Blackwell Bay

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Runner-up in a point; minor form in bumper and novice hurdle last term; has modest claims on the figures but market support would be encouraging on debut for new stable (still with same owner).

33/1

Form: 5P37P3

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases this year; 2lb wrong today; can't be recommended.
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12

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:23 Worcester

Nyoufsea

10st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Aytach Sadik

Maiden; long time since he showed worthwhile form; 9lb out of the weights; this combination of aids used for the first time.

66/1

9th

7

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Nyoufsea

11st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Aytach Sadik

Long-standing maiden; tried in blinkers (has run in cheekpieces); others stronger.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.50
Straight Forecast £63.48
Trifecta £186.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Somewhat Cloudy

The Times:

Dogem By Design

POSTDATA:

Zara's Universe

Daily Mirror:

Dogem By Design

The Star:

Dogem By Design

Telegraph:

Somewhat Cloudy

D Express:

Somewhat Cloudy

The Sun:

Somewhat Cloudy

Daily Record:

Somewhat Cloudy