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  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: P31P3- D

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Leicester (2m4f, good to firm) last November and he's open to improvement on this second run over fences; February's chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) wasn't devoid of promise but he was a well-beaten third of nine and a sizeable step forward is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

15th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Sir Jack West

10st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Deborah Cole

C&D winner in 2023 but needed to show more back here in July after a long absence.

25/1

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

Sir Jack West

10st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Deborah Cole

Won off 5lb higher over C&D (good) in May 2023 but absent since Hereford second that October and entitled to benefit from this run.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 67213- BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won handicap hurdle at Hereford in February (2m5f, good; albeit fortunately) and fair third of 14 at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) since; this lightly raced 6yo could have more to offer and is respected on chase debut.
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14

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Mole Court

11st 4lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ben Pauling

Won this race off today's mark in 2023 but has become very inconsistent in the meantime; arguably ran better than eventual 21l defeat suggests when third of seven at Uttoxeter (3m, good; first run after wind op) last month but it's hard to tell whether he'll be on a going day here.

16/1

3rd

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

15:40 Uttoxeter

Mole Court

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful at his best but has regressed and become very inconsistent; returned from layoff with two disappointing efforts this season and needs subsequent wind op to enable a revival; raced mainly on good/good to soft ground.

10/1

6th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Mole Court

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Became very inconsistent last season and was pulled up (stopped quickly) last month, after a break; on a good mark and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 5867P-

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Disappointing over hurdles last season in view of his previous promise in bumpers and on hurdle debut; however, perhaps the switch to fences and/or the first-time hood will help him get back on track, and he's well handicapped if staging a revival; one to watch in the betting.
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5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Hermes Le Gris

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

in rear, pulled up before 8th

9/1

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Hermes Le Gris

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

in rear

9/1

1st

6

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hermes Le Gris

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Was quick to make his mark for his current yard when bagging 2m4f Huntingdon handicap hurdle in February but he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth at Hereford (2m4f) 38 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

4/1

Form: /0424-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back to form when runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) last month on third start for this yard and he was stretched by 3m3f next time; the winner he was clear with two runs ago has followed up and he's firmly in calculations now back down in trip; effective on good ground.
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8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 5th

33/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Man Of The North

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Last success came over C&D but in early 2021; two runs this year, pulling up in a claiming hurdle before the last one to finish on his return to fences; out of the weights.

33/1

6th

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Man Of The North

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

The last of this veteran's three wins was in early 2021 in a 2m1f handicap chase at Bangor; last seen three months ago pulling up in a claiming hurdle; others safer.

20/1

Form: /4440-

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-8 when below par in handicap hurdle at Exeter last month but he's on a competitive mark on his best hurdle form and this 6yo is not ruled out now switched to fences in a first-time tongue-tie.
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14

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:44 Chepstow

Dom Bosco

10st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

midfield

33/1

14

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:44 Chepstow

Dom Bosco

10st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Tom George

midfield

33/1

12

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

12:20 Warwick

Dom Bosco

10st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Tom George

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 5th

25/1

Form: /74P3-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Having tumbled down the weights he appears to have found his current level, finishing third at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; each-way claims if seeing out this longer trip, but there is a doubt on that score.
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3rd

2

13th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Newton Abbot

Est Illic

12st 0lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Ryan Bradford

Recent point winner but a modest performer under rules these days and his Ludlow third was remote.

40/1

3rd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Est Illic

11st 12lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Ryan Bradford

Won a small-field point recently but this veteran is a modest performer under rules these days and was pulled up in two handicaps (including over C&D) in February; opposable back in this sphere.

14/1

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:17 Ludlow

Est Illic

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Veteran who has not shown a great deal (three runs) since returning in December from a long absence; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: /2P46- D

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixed form across his four starts for this yard and was soundly beaten over hurdles last time; however, before that he was a fair fourth at Ludlow despite jumping to the left at that right-handed track; edging down the weights and goes left-handed today; a possible if bouncing back.
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7

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:48 Fontwell

Guguss Collonges

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Roger Teal

Three-time chase winner but 0-17 over hurdles and has been struggling for a while in both disciplines.

33/1

13th

10

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Guguss Collonges

10st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Roger Teal

prominent

25/1

7th

12

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:03 Exeter

Guguss Collonges

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Roger Teal

Dual chase winner last November but he's lost his way over fences and hurdles since the turn of the year; on a good mark if the first-time visor has a positive effect.

25/1

Form: 212P1- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bar a couple of blips he ran really well last season and returned to form with a win under Freddie Gordon at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month; the clear runner-up has franked the form and he's a strong contender up 4lb.
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5th

10

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Who Is That

10st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Won three times over fences last season and the latest was off 6lb higher; however, has something to prove now having been off colour in both disciplines since returning from a lengthy break.

25/1

5th

10

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 164y

Class 5

16:45 Plumpton

Who Is That

10st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Won three times over fences last season and the latest was off 6lb higher; however, has something to prove now having been off colour in both disciplines since returning from a lengthy break.

25/1

0

12

22nd Jan 2024

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:55 Plumpton

Who Is That

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Did well over fences last season, winning three times; below form here last month, after a layoff, but might have needed that outing and usual cheekpieces are refitted for this bid to exploit his lower hurdle mark.

10/1

Form: 1/81F- C

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) on his chase debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) last November and he was in contention when falling in the back straight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in December; goes well fresh and he's one to consider on this first start since.
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3rd

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

4

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

No Worries

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

Four-tme hurdle winner (twice in Jersey); will be very well suited by the forecast good ground here but has been absent since a disappointing run in November and remains on a fairly tough mark.

15/2

7th

9

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

No Worries

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

11/4

Form: P3224-

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who was disappointing at Exeter last month and it's hard to be confident after that; however, he went there on the back of two good seconds (2m4f/2m, good/soft) and it's possible he'll be able to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces and a reapplied tongue-tie; not written off.
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6

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:00 Newton Abbot

Eros

10st 11lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Frustrating performer; 0-15 over fences (placed in nine of them) and pulled up when tried in cheekpieces on latest; first hurdle start since March 2021 and hard to be confident this will be his golden hour.

20/1

8

17th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Worcester

Eros

11st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Longstanding maiden who was disappointing at Exeter last month and it's hard to be confident after that; however, he went there on the back of two good seconds (2m4f/2m, good/soft) and it's possible he'll be able to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces and a reapplied tongue-tie; not written off.

10/1

Form: /0355-

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Didn't really threaten in his three handicap hurdles last season (2m4f/2m5f, good) but they were still fair efforts and he has plenty of experience in point-to-points (1-11 in that sphere) so could improve upon his hurdle form now tackling fences; interesting contender.
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10

17th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Worcester

Balinesker Beach

10st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

Didn't really threaten in his three handicap hurdles last season (2m4f/2m5f, good) but they were still fair efforts and he has plenty of experience in point-to-points (1-11 in that sphere) so could improve upon his hurdle form now tackling fences; interesting contender.

9/1

5th

9

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:25 Huntingdon

Balinesker Beach

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Encouraging third on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) but failed to build on that at Fontwell; Sam Twiston-Davies returns and that may help.

7/1

5th

9

6th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

13:20 Fontwell

Balinesker Beach

10st 11lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield on inner

5/1

Form: 2834P-

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over fences last May and went close in a selling handicap hurdle in September; however, he has a patchy profile and was struggling when last seen in December; others have more compelling claims.
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8

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:00 Newton Abbot

Yaazaain

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

prominent

33/1

12

17th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Worcester

Yaazaain

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won over fences last May and went close in a selling handicap hurdle in September; however, he has a patchy profile and was struggling when last seen in December; others have more compelling claims.

33/1

8

30th Dec 2022

Good

3m 2f 57y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Yaazaain

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Career record is 1-32, the success coming over fences at Huntingdon May (did his best to throw it away); well held over hurdles lately; safe conveyance and trainer in form but limited appeal, especially if there's more rain.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.40
Straight Forecast £48.04
Tricast £545.76
Trifecta £575.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Who Is That

Telegraph:

No Worries

WEST COUNTRY:

Mole Court

SPOTLIGHT:

Man Of The North

The Times:

Eros

POSTDATA:

Who Is That

The Guardian:

Who Is That

D Express:

Who Is That

Daily Mirror:

Who Is That

The Sun:

Who Is That

The Star:

Who Is That

Daily Record:

Who Is That

Daily Mail:

No Worries