April 10 / 16.43 Plumpton

16.43

Good To Soft

Tie The Knot Wedding Catering Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 3m 0f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Tie The Knot Wedding Catering Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -P6404

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a point and was second in two bumpers; ran okay to be beaten 14l in his second handicap here in February when he kept finding for pressure; held by One For The Wall on that form but has each-way claims.
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7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

Hilltown

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed.

14/1

5

9th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:00 Plumpton

Hilltown

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Seamus Mullins

Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 070582

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Probably flattered to finish so close to the in-form winner in a small field over C&D (soft) three weeks ago but they were miles clear of the rest; has to be a strong contender off the same mark.
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5

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:48 Fontwell

Flemens Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Overall strike-rate of 1-28 and the win came over fences; 0-18 over hurdles and has to bounce back from some shoddy efforts; in cheekpieces and a visor for the last two and now goes in blinkers.

25/1

6

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Flemens Tipple

10st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Has questions to answer after two disappointing runs in July but is very well suited by this C&D and competes off new career-low mark today; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor; dangerous to ignore.

12/1

5

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

17:33 Stratford

Flemens Tipple

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

Only win was a 2m7f handicap chase at Huntingdon in May 2024; mixed efforts over hurdles and fences since but well beaten last of six at Bangor on latest start.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-3PP8 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 11lb higher but has shown nothing in his last three runs, latterly finishing miles behind his stablemate One For The Wall at this track.
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3rd

4

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

16:43 Plumpton

The Tin Miner

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Chris Gordon

led, pushed along after 11th, ridden when headed 3 out, held when left in fourth 2 out, stayed on

14/1

8th

6

27th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:30 Plumpton

The Tin Miner

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

led narrowly or disputed lead

12/1

10

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

12:32 Fontwell

The Tin Miner

10st 5lb

J: Mr Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Generally very consistent but was pulled up on last month's return from a break; on a good mark if able to return to his best but faces a few questions for now; possibly best if able to dictate.

16/1

Form: 1-5057 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A winner over slightly further at Fontwell last April when with Anthony Honeyball; it's been all downhill since then and others look in better nick right now.
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7th

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Rubys Reward

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Debra Hamer

held up in rear

12/1

7th

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:25 Ludlow

Rubys Reward

10st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Debra Hamer

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never near to challenge

12/1

15

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

14:55 Chepstow

Rubys Reward

10st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Debra Hamer

Scored at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July last year off 1lb lower mark; generally consistent since but relatively exposed and others look to have more scope.

11/1

Form: 30980P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed a liking for good ground when third in Tramore bumper last August; modest maiden form in Ireland and his stable/handicap debut at Southwell (2m, good) offered little encouragement for the short-term future; this longer trip (unraced beyond 2m4f) may help but wouldn't bank on it.
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4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

4th

2

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:25 Sedgefield

King Otis

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

prominent behind clear leaders

16/1

3rd

4

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

King Otis

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: James Owen

in touch with leaders on outer, headway and went second before 3 out, went clear with winner home turn, no extra when jockey dropped whip before last, weakened and lost second run-in

14/1

Form: /4-3P4

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Now 0-12 over hurdles and best run was a Ludlow second well over two years ago (2m5f, good); finished tailed off with the hood back on at Taunton last time out.
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4th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

If Karls Berg Did

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Won twice on good ground for Milton Harris last summer (2m4f/2m7f); good third at Uttoxeter after 322-day break on stable debut last month (2m4f, soft); should come on for that; a contender.

3/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 873P82

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes in handicaps over hurdles and fences since October but he did seem better for leaving the headgear off when runner-up over C&D in February (good); every chance with a repeat of that form.
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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

Form: 4-9P97

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has been disappointing over hurdles given the promise he showed in bumpers but he goes up markedly in trip for his handicap debut and there's stamina in his pedigree; has to be of interest.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs.

5/1

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win.

5/1

2nd

3

26th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:01 Huntingdon

Dear Ralphy

11st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player.

2/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.90
Straight Forecast £16.31
Tricast £62.54
Trifecta £69.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

One For The Wall

The Times:

Hilltown

SPOTLIGHT:

Dear Ralphy

Telegraph:

Flemen's Tipple

RP Ratings:

Rubys Reward

D Express:

Hilltown

The Star:

Hilltown

WEST COUNTRY:

Dear Ralphy

Daily Mirror:

Flemen's Tipple

The Guardian:

One For The Wall

Daily Mail:

One For The Wall

The Sun:

One For The Wall

Daily Record:

One For The Wall