March 20 / 15.35 Southwell

15.35

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 70011 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Scopey type who improved for the step up to 2m4f when an emphatic winner of handicap debut over C&D, beating unpenalised winner and a subsequent scorer; similar manner of victory at Wetherby since (2m3f; both on good) and although raised 15lb he is still on a lowly mark; big player.
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2

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

White Rhino

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Big progress as hurdler initially last term (2m4f-3m) and also won handicaps when switched to chasing for first two starts this season (up to an extended 2m5f); 12-1 but unseated early for 3m Grade 1 novice at Kempton on Boxing Day (has similar Cheltenham entry); has a question to answer with new trip but, barring mishaps, best days are still ahead of him.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 563F4- C BF

Last run: 354 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Handily treated on best handicap form at 2m3f-2m5f early in 2022 (good to soft/soft) but he took a bad fall in February and wasn't at his best when last seen 12 months ago; fair to think he'll come on for the run.
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5th

2

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

12:10 Leicester

Glencassley

11st 13lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off a similar mark at Hereford (chase debut) in March; folded tamely and well beaten on latest outing; had wind surgery (his second) since so may be able to rebound.

12/1

5th

2

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

12:10 Leicester

Glencassley

11st 13lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Charlie Longsdon

pressed leader early, prominent from 3rd, pushed along from 6th, weakened before 4 out, tailed off

12/1

12th

5

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

17:15 Carlisle

Glencassley

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Absent since a disappointing run in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) in May but made all to beat three rivals on chasing debut at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) in March and resumes on a workable mark.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 111-P6 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Improving in summer 2021, winning final three hurdles of that campaign, at 3m/2m7f/2m4f (all on good); off for 17 months after the latest of them and hasn't cut the mustard over fences this winter; likely to need another run or two.
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5

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:30 Ludlow

Pinnacle Peak

11st 7lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Far from solid judged on bare form this term, albeit had a physical excuse (found to have an irregular heartbeat) last time; this five-time hurdles scorer drops back in grade and is competitively treated provided he stages a revival.

20/1

14

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

13:15 Ascot

Pinnacle Peak

11st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Well handicapped on hurdles form up to autumn 2023; had a year off before two lesser shows this term (over fences latest) and 7lb claimer is recruited.

33/1

4th

8

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

12:25 Doncaster

Pinnacle Peak

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

in touch with leaders, steadied into midfield 2nd

16/1

Form: 4-7441 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won 2m3f novice hurdle in late 2019; lightly raced in recent times but has become well treated and took advantage of a modest opening at Hereford recently (2m3f, good); back up just 1lb but has stronger rivals this time.
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3

22nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Republican

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Followed his former trainer Oliver Sherwood to Harry Derham's yard for which he made a winning start over 3m at Musselburgh (soft); didn't win with much in hand but that was his first run for 251 days and a 5lb rise is fair enough.

11/4

1st

2

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Republican

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

prominent, in touch with leaders after 8th

3/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Republican

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Oliver Sherwood

Won at Hereford (2m3f, good) in February but that was a weak four-runner race and he's since been a soundly beaten fourth at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); others have more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 276U-9

Last run: 71 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Successful in 2m1f hurdle at Cagnes in early 2022; dropped right out on British debut back from layoff at Chepstow in January (without regular tongue-tie, refitted today); has much to prove at present; non-runner on Saturday due to heavy ground.
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4th

1

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:08 Wincanton

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Defied 5lb higher mark over hurdles last April (2m4f, good to soft) but has been lacklustre this season, including in three chase runs; did at least shape a bit better last time (beaten 15l) and this is weak.

12/1

4th

1

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:08 Wincanton

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Defied 5lb higher mark over hurdles last April (2m4f, good to soft) but has been lacklustre this season, including in three chase runs; did at least shape a bit better last time (beaten 15l) and this is weak.

12/1

7th

1

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Grasse DOliverie

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Won in fairly good style off today's mark over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) last April but struggled on seasonal debut in November and pulled up in two subsequent chases; big leap of faith required to support her after those lacklustre efforts.

33/1

Form: 33-44F D

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won 2m5f novice at Kempton last February but didn't go on in handicaps and final start for previous yard saw him falling over fences; minor AW efforts for new yard this year and, having his first hurdle run for ten months, his turn may come on another day.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

5th

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Tigerten

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 525-32

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Some ability in bumpers and has had just two hurdle starts since back from ten months off, showing promise at about 2m4f each time; looks the type to progress with racing and should do better now handicapping.
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3rd

8

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Warwick

Bertie Blue

10st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Well beaten on handicap debut in March but bounced back quickly to beat very progressive rival by 7l at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last month; 8lb higher in a stronger race but open to further improvement.

6/1

1st

4

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell

Bertie Blue

11st 11lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

Started his hurdling career with two promising placed efforts (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft) but he was tailed off on his handicap debut over C&D (11-2) last month; still has potential but this is a recovery mission after that last run.

9/1

7th

6

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Bertie Blue

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

towards rear, mistake 1st

9/2

Form: 213-53

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
All races on good except for sole win, in 2m Newbury novice on good to soft last February; not yet run to that level in two handicaps since back from layoff, weakening when upped to 2m4f at Newbury 17 days ago (first-time tongue-tie, retained); needs to show he stays this far.
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0

2

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 4

14:25 Taunton

Surtitle

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Dual hurdles winner at up to 2m3f; got tired on his return from a 138-day break when third on his chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month; open to improvement in this sphere.

4/1

3rd

3

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

16:30 Exeter

Surtitle

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, disputing second 3 out, weakened last

6/1

Form: 134122

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two hurdles wins (2m/2m3f) already under her belt; good effort in defeat at Hereford in January (2m3f, soft) when losing out late to one with some potential and the third a winner since; up 3lb but solid marker.
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5

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Leading Theatre

11st 13lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield

7/1

2nd

2

16th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

13:40 Hereford

Leading Theatre

11st 11lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

2-6 over hurdles (both wins on good); stays 2m3f; arrives on the back of a career best when second at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; up 1lb; likely player if handling soft ground.

4/1

2nd

1

21st Dec 2022

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

12:53 Taunton

Leading Theatre

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Listed bumper runner-up who made it 2-5 over hurdles when winning at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in October on her second handicap start; she's in a deeper race here but is just 1lb higher and could have more to offer.

13/2

Form: 2/266

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made good start to career when runner-up in Punchestown maiden two years ago but wasn't seen again until the autumn, on debut for new yard; third run back, on handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) offered hope of improvement but she doesn't stand out on form.
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3

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Three-time winner over regulation fences but has struggled since returning from a break and was well behind two of these last time; now has tongue-tie fitted.

8/1

5th

4

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Triple chase winner in 2023-24 season (once over C&D); 0-10 in points in first half of 2025 and returned to racing under rules with two underwhelming runs towards end of last year, latterly when remote second to Gazette Bourgeoise here last month; revival needed.

14/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:35 Fakenham

Jacks Touch

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

in touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, disputing third 12th, headway to lead before 3 out, joined last

4/1

Form: 2/1-P D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Returned from 12 months off to beat two rivals on debut for yard at Ffos Las last March (2m4f, good to soft); that was minor form and he was off for another ten months after, only to pull up on 2m5f handicap debut at Hereford (first-time eyeshield, discarded today); risky.
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8th

2

9th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Pay The Pilot

11st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Runner-up in a Punchestown bumper (2m4f, heavy) in March 2021 and returned from a year off to beat two rivals on stable/hurdles debut over this C&D (good to soft); another lengthy absence after that and pulled up in both handicaps since returning in January (eyeshield first occasion); lots to prove.

16/1

8

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Pay The Pilot

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

led

16/1

4

16th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Pay The Pilot

11st 9lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Twice raced; second in Irish bumper then joined current connections for £130,000; went one better in weak novice hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last March; eyeshield now applied; still very unexposed and looks interesting on return from another layoff.

11/4

Form: 4P-7P

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Had tough tasks in first three hurdle runs but he couldn't turn things round when pulled up on handicap debut at Huntingdon in January and is hard to take to after that; tongue tied for first time.
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7th

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Eyed

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

His chase form has been mixed this season but he faced a tough task from out of the handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (pulled up); runner-up at Kempton (2m5f) in November on last hurdle start and he was second over fences at this meeting 12 months ago (3m); might not be a forlorn hope today.

25/1

22

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Eyed

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

9yo who was progressive last season, winning three times (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft); he didn't run badly when fifth at Ascot (3m, soft) in January last time but is 9lb out of the handicap today, so faces a tough task.

66/1

5th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Eyed

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Hughie Morrison

Form dipped last time but otherwise a consistent sort and may rebound; however, looks considerably more exposed than some of these rivals and possibly has nothing in hand off current mark.

14/1

Non-runners

Surtitle, Eyed

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £8.72
Tricast £49.31
Trifecta £63.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

White Rhino

TOPSPEED:

Leading Theatre

The Guardian:

Bertie Blue

POSTDATA:

Jacks Touch

RP Ratings:

White Rhino

THE NORTH:

White Rhino

The Times:

White Rhino

Daily Mail:

White Rhino

D Express:

White Rhino

Daily Mirror:

White Rhino

The Sun:

White Rhino

The Star:

White Rhino

Daily Record:

Bertie Blue

WEST COUNTRY:

Leading Theatre

Telegraph:

Leading Theatre