May 10 / 17.45 Fontwell

17.45

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Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 5f 164y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Vickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.54
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45P3-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; suffered dip in form after promising hurdle debut in November but was seemingly back on track when very respectable third on handicap debut at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in February; that form has been very well advertised by the front pair since; the one to beat.
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5

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Hot Rod Lincoln

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Beaten a whopping 127l when just 7-2 for Lingfield handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) 13 days ago; that's an obvious concern but maybe the added headgear backfired and he won off just 1lb lower at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on his last chase start for Simon Hodgson about a year ago; Sean Bowen (4-5 for this yard) is an interesting jockey booking.

5/1

4th

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield

Hot Rod Lincoln

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

No trip or ground issues but consistency has been an issue over several years' fitful campaigning, and while this is easier than the C&D 0-120 of December's return from another eight months off, it's no certainty he'll step up sufficiently on that 35l last of six; regains headgear.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 44533-

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lacked fluency and didn't fire when upped to 3m1f in March (had wind op soon afterwards) but showed some fair form beforehand, perhaps most notably when fifth of 17 in Huntingdon handicap (2m4f, good to soft) three starts ago; will be on the premises if back on song here.
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4

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Worcester

Shandancer

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Often lacks fluency over his hurdles but started off for current stable with two good efforts last spring (2m4f/2m3f); will be fine over today's longer trip and Harry Cobden is a good booking for this reappearance run.

7/1

2nd

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Shandancer

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-12 over hurdles and much more exposed than some of these but kept on for very respectable third on last month's stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good; clear winner has won twice again since) and will probably be competitive again here.

3/1

2nd

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Shandancer

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

0-12 over hurdles and much more exposed than some of these but kept on for very respectable third on last month's stable debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good; clear winner has won twice again since) and will probably be competitive again here.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: /89P2-

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Kept on from unlikely position to take 80-1 second here (2m3f, good) last month, his fourth start over hurdles; posed no threat to the clear winner and the value of the form is open to question but, nevertheless, there's a chance he can snatch another minor prize today.
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2nd

2

28th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Tzunami

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Paul Henderson

held up in rear

9/2

3rd

10

10th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Tzunami

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Paul Henderson

Kept on from unlikely position to take 80-1 second here (2m3f, good) last month, his fourth start over hurdles; posed no threat to the clear winner and the value of the form is open to question but, nevertheless, there's a chance he can snatch another minor prize today.

20/1

2nd

5

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 4

13:40 Fontwell

Tzunami

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Paul Henderson

Showed promise in his second bumper in December 2020 but, after more than two years off, he's struggled at big prices in three hurdle runs (2m/2m5f) this year; easy to look elsewhere.

100/1

Form: 507-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on Irish point debut in March 2022 but showed only minor promise in Catterick bumper on rules debut in November and has been well beaten twice since, more recently on last month's hurdling debut; given another wind op (his second) soon afterwards; improvement required.
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3

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Jet Of Dreams

11st 9lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Warren Greatrex

Has five wins over fences, the latest at Sedgefield last September off 5lb lower; should strip fitter for a recent fourth over hurdles but may need to come down a few pounds.

6/1

4th

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Jet Of Dreams

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Five-time chase winner who was placed on hurdle return at Kempton (2m, good) in October; absent since lesser effort in November but current mark is workable if he's fully tuned up.

8/1

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Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat for Harry & Roger Charlton (dual 1m4f winner); not seen since a poor run in September but can play a significant role here if he takes well to hurdling for his new stable; tongue-tie fitted.
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5th

4

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

18:10 Stratford

Amalfi Bay

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

midfield, towards rear with one circuit to go, headway when not fluent 2 out

4/1

4th

6

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Amalfi Bay

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Fair Flat performer (stayed at least 1m6f); promise in maiden/novice hurdles last year and possibly found soft ground against him when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut; back on track when returned to a better surface with a close second at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month; shouldn't be far away off a small rise.

2/1

2nd

5

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:50 Stratford

Amalfi Bay

11st 1lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Anthony Honeyball

Useful on the Flat for the Charltons; promise in maiden/novice hurdles last year and perhaps found soft ground against him when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut ten weeks ago; may fare better returned to drying ground.

7/2

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Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 in Irish points, having completed on only three occasions; seems unlikely to reach the required standard on today's hurdling debut.
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7

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Glorious Mist

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Paddy Butler

0-14 over hurdles and absent since pulled up on consecutive outings in the autumn; can't be recommended from 7lb out of the weights.

100/1

8

20th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:17 Plumpton

Glorious Mist

10st 5lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Paddy Butler

Belied 80-1 odds when close second at Fontwell (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in June 2024, but has a poor record since.

33/1

11

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Glorious Mist

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Paddy Butler

Belied 80-1 odds when close second at Fontwell (3m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in June 2024 but has poor record since; 3lb wrong here.

33/1

Form: 28-

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a good jumping family and made quite promising debut when second of five behind a subsequent Listed winner in good-ground course bumper last August; not seen since a poor run in October but still enters calulations on today's hurdling debut.
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1st

2

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Ferret Jeeter

11st 5lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Three-time hurdle winner this season and added to his tally on last month's chasing debut at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft), asserting on run-in to score by 5l; only 3lb higher for this return to hurdling and won't mind if the ground ends up good; sports first-time blinkers; must be considered.

11/10

1st

1

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Ferret Jeeter

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

3-9 over hurdles, the wins at 2m5f-3m1f (one here), and recent effort off this mark under Chad Bament when second around here was solid; probably on a stiff enough mark, but appeals as the type to improve for fences and a bold showing can be expected on chase debut.

9/4

2nd

5

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Ferret Jeeter

11st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Made all for clearcut C&D (soft) success four weeks ago and is now 3-8 over hurdles; also suited by good/good to soft ground and might still be on the upgrade; commands respect.

9/4

Form: 5/08P-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at triple-digit odds in four bumpers and two maiden hurdles (2m3f/2m4f); doesn't appear to have much going for him.
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9

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:47 Fontwell

Engaging Sam

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Paddy Butler

Well beaten in all three hurdle races this season and now 0-12 in that sphere; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor on this chasing debut; 4lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

7th

8

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

Engaging Sam

10st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Paddy Butler

Suffered two heavy defeats since returning from a break late last year and hopes pinned on this longer trip bringing about some marked improvement.

50/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Runner-up on Irish point debut in February but failed to complete two British points last month; probably best watched on today's rules debut.
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9

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

16:20 Musselburgh

Blazing Hartingo

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Maiden with very modest form, but this lightly raced 6yo was a fair third at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last Wednesday and is not discounted.

8/1

3rd

9

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Blazing Hartingo

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Evan Williams

Unplaced all six starts under rules, the last twice over fences; only beaten about 15l when seventh at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in December and effectively 7lb lower today; needs to improve but trainer has good strike-rate here (21%) and the booking of Brian Hughes is a plus.

12/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Came second in Larkhill point bumper (good to firm) on debut in February but struggled (albeit on soft ground) when 100-1 for Huntingdon bumper on last month's rules debut.
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10

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

Crookbarrow

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made low-key stable debut over hurdles last month and was unable to justify good market support when well beaten on subsequent chasing debut; 2lb wrong for this quick return to hurdling but it won't be a surprise if he gets his act together for his respected new training partnership soon; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces

14/1

9

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Crookbarrow

10st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles three weeks ago and is now 0-12 in that sphere but it won't be a surprise if he comes good for his respected new training partnership soon; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers on this chasing debut; 2lb wrong; watch the betting.

7/1

12

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Crookbarrow

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Recorded only success in point in April when the sole finisher; sold for £8,500 since last run; poor claims on rules form; market may offer further guidance on stable debut.

10/1

Form: P-

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a bumper/low-grade chase winner; struggled when 40-1 for last month's debut at Plumpton (2m, soft); moves up in trip here.
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8

10th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Kayf Burren

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Karen Jewell

Out of a bumper/low-grade chase winner; struggled when 40-1 for last month's debut at Plumpton (2m, soft); moves up in trip here.

100/1

4

23rd Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:30 Plumpton

Kayf Burren

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Karen Jewell

held up in rear, ridden after 6th, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £2.84
Trifecta £20.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hot Rod Lincoln

Telegraph:

Amalfi Bay

RP RATINGS:

Hot Rod Lincoln

TOPSPEED:

Hot Rod Lincoln

POSTDATA:

Hot Rod Lincoln

WEST COUNTRY:

Hot Rod Lincoln

The Times:

Hot Rod Lincoln

The Guardian:

Hot Rod Lincoln

Daily Mail:

Hot Rod Lincoln

D Express:

Hot Rod Lincoln

Daily Mirror:

Hot Rod Lincoln

The Sun:

Amalfi Bay

The Star:

Amalfi Bay

Daily Record:

Amalfi Bay