April 02 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good To Soft

Colts And Fillies Club Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7393.4
  • 2m 7f 118y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Colts And Fillies Club Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 111211 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Had a tremendous run since November, winning five from six starts and the defeat very strong form, with the winner landing a hat-trick after; latest two wins at 3m (soft/heavy), doing well to hang on to a dead-heat after making most at Ffos Las 11 days ago; up a further 5lb but has another big run in him if this doesn't come too soon.
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2

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

The Imposter

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Made it a remarkable nine wins (heavy-good to soft) from his last ten starts when scoring at Chepstow (2m7f) last December; pulled up on his only outing since but that was a tough ask in a hot handicap here four weeks ago, after an absence of nearly a year, and he's not written off.

14/1

2

21st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

The Imposter

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Made it a remarkable nine wins (heavy-good to soft) from his last ten starts when scoring at Chepstow (2m7f) last December; pulled up on his only outing since but that was a tough ask in a hot handicap here four weeks ago, after an absence of nearly a year, and he's not written off.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 332

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won sole completion in Irish points (soft); solid efforts in 2m4f novice hurdles; no real advance when runner-up to a clear winner on handicap debut at Exeter (2m7f, good) he did look all about stamina, so today's slower ground could help; cheekpieces fitted too.
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3

4th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 3

14:30 Plumpton

Scamallach Liath

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing.

10/11

3

4th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 3

14:30 Plumpton

Scamallach Liath

11st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Started off for Harry Derham with two good hurdle runs (the first a 3m win) towards end of last year and was very respectable sixth in valuable handicap on latest outing in February; has an Irish point win on his CV and looks a very interesting recruit to chasing.

10/11

7th

13

3rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Scamallach Liath

10st 8lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Progressive 2212 record in handicap hurdles; scored in gritty fashion at Ascot (nearly 3m1f) in November and put up another most tenacious performance when beaten a head, having made most, over an extended 2m7f there (again on good; probably acts on soft) one month later; up another 5lb but surely won't go down without a fight.

7/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 492031

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Up against it behind a big improver on handicap debut at Southwell but still a promising third; although others appeared to be going better over that same C&D four weeks ago, it was he who stayed on best to win going away; has further to go today but looks a stayer in the making.
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3rd

7

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Charging Point

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Up against it behind a big improver on handicap debut at Southwell but still a promising third; although others appeared to be going better over that same C&D four weeks ago, it was he who stayed on best to win going away; has further to go today but looks a stayer in the making.

3/1

1st

5

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Charging Point

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Six-race maiden; made an encouraging handicap debut in C&D event on good ground last month and the winner boosted that form by following up next time; open to further progress at this level; respected.

7/2

3rd

7

8th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Charging Point

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Only third best on merit and didn't achieve huge amount when remote second in 2m course maiden in November, and well beaten over that trip here later that month; however, moves up to 2m4f for today's handicap debut and may yet deliver on promise shown in good-ground bumpers.

8/1

Form: 29264

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in Irish points but has looked weighted to the hilt in handicap hurdles at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) and Fontwell (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces, refitted today); will need to finish much more strongly upped to 2m7f to have any chance.
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4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Heaven Smart

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

In good form over fences in the autumn, bar a blip at Perth in October; 0-11 over hurdles but twice finished second in this sphere and often runs well after a break; entitled to respect.

9/2

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Heaven Smart

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Showed the benefit of a wind op when dominating from the front here (2m4f, good) last month, his second start for Laura Morgan, and ran big race in defeat under penalty at Southwell (2m4f, good) a few days later; effectively another 5lb higher today but sure to be suited by the move back up in trip; good chance.

7/4

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Heaven Smart

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

All-the-way Kempton 3m winner in early 2024 and, with stamina to spare at intermediate trips and the benefit of wind surgery, was played equally aggressively in victory at Perth last week (good); 2lb badly in under the penalty but still superbly handicapped on that previous winning form.

9/4

Form: 2-5437

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close in mares bumper here last February (soft); ran to similar level in qualifying runs but didn't find anything extra when a fairly remote seventh on handicap debut at Ludlow last month (3m, good); still early days though and perhaps this slower ground will suit.
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5th

7

8th Feb 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:05 Huntingdon

Kraqueline

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Off the mark at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) on debut over fences; disappointing favourite in both outings since; may bounce back at some stage but isn't the percentage call against some in-form opponents.

10/1

0

4

12th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:15 Wincanton

Kraqueline

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Won with something in reserve on C&D chase debut in October but had more to prove and was beaten before the home straight in a better Warwick race since; however, she has more going for her in this lower grade.

5/1

6th

8

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Warwick

Kraqueline

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Bumper runner-up who improved upon her hurdling form when winning in good style against males on her chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month; unexposed in this sphere and could play a leading role up 8lb.

7/2

Form: 45331P D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Often makes the running, as when off the mark at Lingfield in February (2m7f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); said to have been unsuited by being unable to lead when pulled up next time; that race may also have come too soon but he is unlikely to get an easy lead today either.
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4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, struggling from 3 out

10/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground

10/1

Form: 3-6PP4

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Handled soft ground in novice hurdles last spring; modest efforts in first three handicaps (over hurdles and fences) but fared much better when a close fourth at Wincanton last month (2m5f, good); of more interest after that but needs to show he can cope with this greater stamina test.
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5th

11

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Rebel Intentions

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

Two good runs over 3m1f at Catterick earlier in the season but form has gone cold; others preferred.

20/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Rebel Intentions

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Annabelle Sowray

Two good C&D placed efforts on good/good to soft in December/January; pulled up on testing ground here last time; better ground should suit.

9/1

Form: 35-053

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
No progress since his close third in a Chepstow bumper last winter (soft) and beaten a long way out when a remote third on recent handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); needs major turnaround for new trip.
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3

14th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

17:05 Ludlow

Realm Of Glory

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Placed on bumper debut in 2021 but has made disappointing start to hurdling career; well down the field when upped to 2m7f in Ascot handicap six weeks ago; this race is easier but he probably still needs help from the first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

8th

9

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Realm Of Glory

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

No progress since his close third in a Chepstow bumper last winter (soft) and beaten a long way out when a remote third on recent handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy); needs major turnaround for new trip.

12/1

3rd

1

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Realm Of Glory

12st 1lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

in touch with leaders, hit 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along and dropped to last before 7th

6/1

Form: -96142

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Below best two starts ago but off the mark at Doncaster previously (3m2f, good) and he didn't do much wrong at Sedgefield last week (3m3f, soft) when chasing home one who has recaptured form of late; fair claims if fitting cheekpieces helps.
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9th

6

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ailes DAmour

11st 6lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Ian Williams

Below best two starts ago but off the mark at Doncaster previously (3m2f, good) and he didn't do much wrong at Sedgefield last week (3m3f, soft) when chasing home one who has recaptured form of late; fair claims if fitting cheekpieces helps.

9/1

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Ailes DAmour

11st 13lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Ian Williams

Disappointing last time but could well bounce back; showed he stays well at Warwick (3m2f, good) on penultimate start, opening his account, and remains unexposed beyond 3m.

4/1

4th

4

3rd Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Ailes DAmour

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Having dropped down the weights he attracted market support and returned to form to win a conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, good) last week; had something to spare and escapes a penalty; strong claims.

7/4

10/1

Form: -54PP2

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in his two most recent handicaps (over hurdles and fences) and a recent 10l second in a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained today) came in a race that took little winning; lots to prove back up in trip with further rain not ideal.
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10th

1

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Revasser

12st 0lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

Pulled up in his two most recent handicaps (over hurdles and fences) and a recent 10l second in a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained today) came in a race that took little winning; lots to prove back up in trip with further rain not ideal.

10/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Revasser

11st 7lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

prominent

13/2

5

10th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Revasser

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Lucy Wadham

Only beaten about 2l when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day and was pulled up early the next time when sent off favourite; interesting now sent over fences, as a close relative of the stable's good chaser Le Reve.

7/1

Form: 873P82

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has form on most surfaces; very mixed in handicaps over hurdles and fences since October but he did seem better for leaving the headgear off when runner-up at Plumpton in February (3m1f, good) and would have every chance on a good day.
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3rd

7

1st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

17:25 Kempton

One For The Wall

10st 10lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

His second at Plumpton (3m1f, good) was encouraging but not his following effort there and he's now 0-11.

12/1

5

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

16:30 Plumpton

One For The Wall

11st 11lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Not much to shout about this winter but his second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start was more encouraging; pulled up on soft ground back here 13 days ago; wait for the elusive first win may continue.

8/1

1

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

16:43 Plumpton

One For The Wall

12st 2lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, lost position but going okay 9th, ridden before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

5/2

Non-runners

One For The Wall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £22.91
Tricast £84.49
Trifecta £72.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Charging Point

TOPSPEED:

The Imposter

Daily Record:

Scamallach Liath

POSTDATA:

One For The Wall

RP Ratings:

Heaven Smart

Daily Mirror:

San Pedro

Telegraph:

Charging Point

D Express:

Charging Point

The Sun:

Charging Point

The Times:

The Imposter

The Star:

The Imposter