April 16 / 15.50 Huntingdon

15.50

Good To Soft

Skomal Memorial Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 1f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Skomal Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /1F-2P BF

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3-10 in France; made British debut in handicap at Southwell (3m, soft) in November and ran well from the front, finding only one too strong; while that augured well, he was then pulled up over C&D on Boxing Day.
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2nd

8

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Grillon De Monty

10st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Stephen Allen

Dual chase winner at Worcester (2m7f, good) last summer; absent since heavy defeat over hurdles in November, though, and resumes on fairly tough mark; hooded for first time.

25/1

14th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Grillon De Monty

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Stephen Allen

Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo.

16/1

14th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Grillon De Monty

11st 11lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Stephen Allen

Both wins for this stable came over fences (officially rated 5lb higher) at Worcester (2m7f, good) in the summer, but his sole success over hurdles came over C&D (good to soft) for Dan Skelton in April 2023; still needs to show he can do it in this discipline, though; stable also runs Calagogo.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 45-252 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Winner of three handicaps at about 3m; runner-up in two of his three starts this season, not his best form but he's in the mix; sold out of Joe Tizzard's for £13,000 last month; headgear enlisted by new stable today.
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4th

3

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:05 Huntingdon

Lanspark

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Thorough stayer who has won four times over hurdles; has disappointed in two starts since scoring at Fontwell last December; back on a competitive mark but with a bit to prove.

12/1

6th

10

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:10 Exeter

Lanspark

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Returned to form with front-running win in small field at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) on Boxing Day; however, his recent profile has been patchy and he was pulled up at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this is competitive and a return to form is needed with a first-time visor replacing blinkers.

16/1

0

5

22nd Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Lanspark

11st 12lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Robbie Llewellyn

led

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: -4541P D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
First go at 3m when winning a four-runner novice handicap at Doncaster (good) early last month; pulled up three weeks later, on soft ground which should not have been an issue; needs to resume improvement.
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6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Ernest Gray

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Sound performances since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, winning over C&D (good) in May then creditable fifth at Market Rasen; solid chance in the retained headgear.

5/1

Form: 321212 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner maiden over C&D (good) in November and scored easily on handicap debut at Exeter (2m7f, good) last month, both from the front; not so good under a penalty after one-week break but a major player if bouncing straight back; up another 3lb today and has 5lb claimer enlisted; all his form is on good ground.
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5th

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Armchair Farmer

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance.

8/1

5th

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Armchair Farmer

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance.

8/1

4th

2

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:50 Huntingdon

Armchair Farmer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, hit 5th, went clear 6th, much reduced lead 8th, ridden and headed before 2 out, hung right and weakened run-in, lost two places towards finish

5/2

Form: 513-84

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Below form sole start here, albeit 2m; won twice on testing ground last winter and ran creditably on handicap debut (2m5f, good) on final start last term; nowhere near that form in this two runs this term (2m/2m6f, good); has new trip but there's more to it than that if he's to stage a revival.
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4

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Judicial Law

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (3m2f, good) in September and also has a C&D success on his CV but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (with and without headgear).

7/1

4th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:00 Stratford

Judicial Law

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Was entitled to run better than he did back on good ground at Haydock three weeks ago (3m) but that was a strong race; last season's peaks (at 3m2f/3m) bring him right into it off this mark.

10/1

10th

7

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Judicial Law

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well beaten over C&D (soft) last time; he can be effective on soft/heavy going but better ground may be preferable and he's very much of interest on his fine efforts last autumn, when winning at Kelso (3m2f, good) and finishing second of 20 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft); on the shortlist.

9/1

Form: 13-F55 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Chasing this season has not worked out but he's well handicapped if reverting to the 3m hurdle form he showed last January-March; wore cheekpieces latest two starts; needs a close look.
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4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:50 Huntingdon

Godrevy Point

11st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

Chasing this season has not worked out but he's well handicapped if reverting to the 3m hurdle form he showed last January-March; wore cheekpieces latest two starts; needs a close look.

8/1

5th

2

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

14:00 Doncaster

Godrevy Point

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

He's well treated on his staying hurdle form from early last year (including on good ground) but his two chase starts have yielded a mid-race fall and a soundly beaten fifth of seven; something to prove in this sphere.

12/1

5th

2

3rd Dec 2022

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:33 Wetherby

Godrevy Point

11st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Richard J Bandey

disputed lead, led before 2nd, hit 8th, pushed along briefly and reduced lead after 14th

9/2

Form: -517P4

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m4f in small fields at Market Rasen (good/good to soft) last year; similar form in a claiming hurdle one month ago but needs career best to take this; reverts to the cheekpieces he wore twice before blinkered on last two starts; has since changed hands and left Olly Murphy.
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9th

3

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:30 Market Rasen

Lets Have Another

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Signed off for Olly Murphy on a downer and he's failed to complete either run for current yard; tongue-tie added but he's readily opposed.

100/1

11

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Lets Have Another

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Clare Hobson

Last of four finishers in 2m Fakenham claimer for Olly Murphy last month and struggled when back in a handicap for recent stable debut (3m1f); drops back in trip here; not the obvious answer.

50/1

5

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:50 Huntingdon

Lets Have Another

11st 8lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Clare Hobson

Won twice over 2m4f in small fields at Market Rasen (good/good to soft) last year; similar form in a claiming hurdle one month ago but needs career best to take this; reverts to the cheekpieces he wore twice before blinkered on last two starts; has since changed hands and left Olly Murphy.

25/1

Form: 221134 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Generally progressive since handicapping; made an encouraging start to his chase career (came first and third) on first two starts this year before a poor show on latest outing; peak form is at 3m2f/3m5f (those chase runs) but he's one to note on this lower hurdles mark.
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6th

5

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

15:02 Exeter

The Questioner

11st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Off 444 days before this season, during which he's been well below form but still managed a third at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January; latest start was a rare foray over fences; accelerating down the weights and first-time blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

9/1

7

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

The Questioner

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Only had three chase runs and he's off the same mark for the 3m2f win at Doncaster just over two years ago; has to recapture that level of form but he's been running over hurdles this season.

13/2

10th

3

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

The Questioner

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

in touch with leaders on outer

2/1

Non-runners

The Questioner

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.40
Straight Forecast £53.52
Tricast £264.45
Trifecta £223.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Armchair Farmer

TOPSPEED:

The Questioner

POSTDATA:

Ernest Gray

RP Ratings:

Armchair Farmer

WEST COUNTRY:

Armchair Farmer

Telegraph:

Armchair Farmer

Daily Mirror:

Armchair Farmer

The Sun:

Armchair Farmer

Daily Record:

Armchair Farmer

The Star:

Ernest Gray

The Times:

The Questioner

D Express:

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