March 12 / 14.25 Warwick

14.25

Soft

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hdl Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Novices’ Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hdl Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 5/43

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers and made satisfactory hurdling debut when third of 15 at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in January; should be sharper for that run and has place claims again, at least.
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3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

King Of Brazil

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Two wins over fences at about 2m4f (soft and heavy) during early 2024; hasn't matched that in ten starts since and was never competitive when pulled up at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on his reappearance ten days ago; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival.

12/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

Form: 264

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only limited promise in 2m hurdles at Hereford (soft) and Uttoxter (good to soft); likely to need handicaps and longer trips to see her in a better light.
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2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again.

5/1

2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

never going well, in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up

5/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Gaye Legacy

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Very solid campaign last season, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good to soft/soft), and she was a fair fourth in a tough handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) on this month's belated reappearance; drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

7/2

Form: 32-035

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on hurdling debut at Haydock (2m, soft) but stumbled badly before fading on latest start at Southwell; can be forgiven that run and no surprise to see a prominent display.
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3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

15:05 Sandown

Roccovango

12st 5lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Olly Murphy

9yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it four wins from his last five starts, and 2-3 over fences, when scoring at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; has a progressive profile and could play another leading role.

2/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 477 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 18-1 when distant ninth of ten in bumper at Ascot (2m, good) in November 2021; off the track a long time ahead of her hurdling debut and will most likely benefit from the experience.
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4th

9

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Emilys Star

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, went second before 5th, outpaced before 3 out, no impression from 2 out

7/2

8

15th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:15 Southwell

Emilys Star

10st 11lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Out of a well-connected dam and has shown promise on both hurdling starts, more recently when fifth of 12 at Ludlow (2m, soft) last month; needs today's longer trip to unlock improvement, though.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Telescope mare who cost £1,500 as a 3yo; half-sister to 2m-2m4f chase winner Midnight Chill and is from the family of the smart Desert Queen and Mister Malarky; last of five in point bumper in January; probably best watched on rules debut.
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6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Aviewofthestars

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

Signed off for Fergal O'Brien with two wins last autumn (2m4f/2m) but has not made any further progress for current stable, albeit this year's four runs have all been respectable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Aviewofthestars

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

Two wins for Fergal O'Brien last autumn (2m4f/2m, good/good to soft); some fair runs for present yard, notably when third at Hexham in May (2m, good); soft going a concern.

8/1

Form: 6665

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices when well beaten on both starts over hurdles at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) and Fontwell (2m1f, good); can go handicapping after this.
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1st

11

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Rollos Kingdom

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Jeremy Scott

Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions.

10/1

1st

11

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Rollos Kingdom

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Jeremy Scott

Signs of progress when finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy; cheekpieces on for second time) in February but Stratford was disappointing under similar conditions.

10/1

5th

6

11th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:20 Stratford

Rollos Kingdom

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

0-8 over hurdles; improved since going handicapping, on latest start finishing 11l-third of seven at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy, cheekpieces on for second time); each-way chance.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only mild promise when tenth of 15 on hurdling debut here (2m3f, good) 16 days ago; improvement on the cards but Great Samourai looks the stable's main hope on jockey bookings.
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7th

3

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Warwick

Kelsey Park

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Only mild promise when tenth of 15 on hurdling debut here (2m3f, good) 16 days ago; improvement on the cards but Great Samourai looks the stable's main hope on jockey bookings.

40/1

10th

12

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

Kelsey Park

11st 2lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

In trouble when pulled up in his only Irish point last spring but his change of stable heightens interest; however, he does look the second string on this occasion.

66/1

7

10th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Kelsey Park

11st 2lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Fourth foal; half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Induno; dam useful hurdler; pulled up on Irish point debut last April and not seen again since but has joined a top stable for rules career; market may guide.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the Flat in Ireland; made successful stable/jumping debut in four-runner novice at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month, readily pulling clear in the closing stages; penalty to carry and prospect of softer ground are concerns, but he is probably the one to beat.
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7th

6

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Dancila

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear before 5th, headway after 3 out, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out

9/2

1st

3

7th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

14:25 Newton Abbot

Dancila

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Musselburgh winner on stable/hurdle debut but didn't really build on that in two subsequent novices; handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting against stablemate Valentino Dancer.

15/8

4

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:05 Sandown

Dancila

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Useful Flat-racer; created pretty good impression on stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good) in February but has been held in two subsequent novice hurdles (both on good to soft) and will need to up his game to win a race this competitive on his handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 3-1 for hurdling debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in December and dropped away in the home straight after racing freely but showing ability; has had wind surgery since and reappears in a first-time tongue-tie over this shorter trip; good chance he will prove more amenable to restraint this time.
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5th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Great Samourai

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form.

9/1

5th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Great Samourai

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form.

9/1

6th

4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

19:35 Market Rasen

Great Samourai

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

in touch with leaders

2/1

Non-runners

Dancila, Great Samourai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £11.24

Selections

RP Ratings:

Dancila

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Samourai

The Star:

Roccovango

TOPSPEED:

Dancila

POSTDATA:

Dancila

WEST COUNTRY:

Dancila

The Times:

Dancila

Telegraph:

Dancila

D Express:

Dancila

Daily Mirror:

Dancila

The Sun:

Dancila

Daily Record:

Dancila