June 01 / 19.10 Market Rasen

19.10

Good

Blockfree Services Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 4f 139y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Blockfree Services Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2FP34-

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Possibly didn't quite get home over an extended 2m5f at Ayr on latest hurdles start; back to the Flat subsequently when landing a Class 4 York handicap (1m4f) for the second year in succession; player with Brian Hughes in the saddle and conditions to suit.
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3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Kihavah

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Very useful dual-purpose performer; runner-up in Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen last summer and arrives on the back of a good effort on the Flat at Newmarket three weeks ago; very much one to consider back in this sphere.

11/4

8th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Kihavah

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Saw daylight all too late when strong-finishing fifth in this race last year (much better than his 2024 performance in it); Meydan this January/February did not yield much (stiff tasks) but he's now 4lb lower than this time last year, too well handicapped to be ruled out; rare run in cheekpieces.

10/1

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Kempton

Kihavah

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Useful on Flat and over hurdles; good second in notable summer handicap at Market Rasen on last attempt in this sphere; filled the same position, albeit comfortably beaten by Rubaud on same terms, in this contest 12 months ago; needs a personal best to go one better.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /2P4-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper and novice winner who was second on handicap debut but has found it tougher in his three starts since; bred to stay - dam was an unraced sister to a 2m5f chase/2m7f hurdle winner - and he has had only one run over this trip; possibilities.
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6th

3

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Shallow River

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Won a 3m handicap hurdle on soft ground at Carlisle in December 2024 but hasn't been out since; looks his stable's second string.

14/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

1st

4

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shallow River

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Tailed off on his stable and seasonal debut at Newton Abbot in October but may have needed the run and a good case can be made on last winter's form, including a win at Exeter (2m7f, heavy) in February; chance.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 535-42 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Course winner (2m) who is from 2lb below her last winning mark; unfortunate to bump into the progressive Park Hill Dancer at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; 4l second) on Sunday; enters the thinking despite tackling a slightly stronger Class 3 event.
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8th

1

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:12 Ffos Las

Midnight Ginger

12st 0lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

On a long losing run but she wasn't discredited on the back of wind surgery when fourth of six in 2m3f Warwick handicap 60 days ago; possibilities off a falling mark.

12/1

4th

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Midnight Ginger

11st 11lb

J: Dillon Butler

T: Andrew J Martin

Runner-up at Ludlow last February and now 8lb lower; however, this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since; has had wind surgery since last time, which needs to make a big difference.

14/1

Form: 5168-F D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Carlisle winner (2m4f, good to soft) from a 2lb lower mark last October; held every chance when taking a crashing fall on her rules chasing debut at Ludlow 18 days ago; switches back to hurdles, alongside stablemate Shallow River.
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4th

5

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:50 Kempton

Mulberry Hill

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won this race in good style off today's mark a year ago (good ground) but has lost her way a bit since; didn't run badly off her lower hurdle mark last month but needs to up her game on this return to fences.

4/1

4th

5

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:50 Kempton

Mulberry Hill

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in fourth throughout

4/1

3rd

3

9th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:35 Ludlow

Mulberry Hill

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, headed home turn, no chance with winner after 2 out, kept on

6/1

Form: 10P3-6 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won with authority on a sound surface at Doncaster (2m, good; from a 6lb lower mark) in December but patchy overall since, including in cheekpieces at Warwick (2m5f) latest; he does stay this trip (a Hexham winner) but it remains to be seen if the change of headgear can have a galvanising effect.
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5th

3

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

19:10 Market Rasen

Restitution

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader after 5th, hit 7th

11/1

6th

4

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Warwick

Restitution

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Displayed huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December and put two lesser efforts behind him when staying-on third at Wincanton (2m5f, good to soft) last month; still unexposed over this trip and may benefit from the addition of cheekpieces.

6/1

3rd

3

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

14:25 Wincanton

Restitution

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Appeared to display huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; subsequent defeat in major handicap is not viewed harshly but he looked out of sorts at Stratford last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: B323-2 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Creditable second when returning to hurdles at Plumpton (2m4f conditionals', good) last time; consistent and near enough his last winning mark in suitable conditions, but hasn't tasted success for over 14 months, which does represent a slight concern.
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3

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Ashington

11st 3lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Won this race on good ground under Becky Smith a year ago and defends his crown from a good mark but recent Flat/hurdling form has been underwhelming and conditions are not in his favour today.

33/1

9th

10

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:42 Carlisle

Ashington

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Mark Walford

Better known as a jumper and yet recent efforts in that scene haven't been great, and he was only midfield over C&D last month.

20/1

7th

5

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:57 Uttoxeter

Ashington

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Stuck on a losing run and finished last in two hurdle races before finishing only sixth off his low Flat mark 13 days ago; others much preferred.

25/1

Form: 11785- D

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Nicky Richards during the summer/autumn of 2022 (Cartmel and Hexham; 2m4f-2m6f, good) before finding life tough from her elevated mark; below form both starts for this trainer, who also runs in-form stablemate Ashington, and is back from a 100-day absence; safest to monitor only.
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5th

1

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Bon Retour

12st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

No match for the winner on her two runs this autumn (2m4f/2m3f, heavy/soft) but she's kept on nicely to finish placed and is worth another go at this trip; versatile ground-wise; on the shortlist in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

6

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Warwick

Bon Retour

11st 6lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won two handicaps for Nicky Richards, the latest in September 2022 off 4lb higher; there's a reason for her reduced mark but the signs were more encouraging at Carlisle last month when keeping on for third behind last week's Cheltenham runner-up White Rhino; trip/ground fine.

3/1

20/1

Form: /05-5P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Eased markedly in the weights since returning to action but that's because he's been failing to fire; his most recent effort is excusable (hampered) but a general lack of form coupled with the prospect of good ground - has only ever won on soft or heavy - raise obvious concerns.
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18th

16

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

JAi Froid

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

12yo returning from 315 days off when 33-1 at Chepstow (3m, soft) 19 days ago but he had the call from approaching the final flight; back up 5lb in this hot race, he needs to find best form since his peak year of 2021.

66/1

1st

7

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:32 Chepstow

JAi Froid

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Useful at his peak and still versatile last term, winning over 1m7f (heavy) and 3m1f (soft); however, backward steps on last two starts and he's now a 12yo returning from 315 days off.

25/1

8th

13

13th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

JAi Froid

10st 11lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

Useful at his peak and still versatile at the age of 11, winning over 1m7f (heavy) and 3m1f (soft) this term; however, put firmly in his place by Cuthbert Dibble at Haydock last time and may struggle to turn things round.

28/1

Form: 1F121- C

Last run: 232 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; won two novice hurdles before taking the Bobby Renton Chase at Wetherby (2m4f, good; just headed when left clear at the last) in October; absent since and returns to smaller obstacles, alongside stablemate J'Ai Froid, from a much lower mark; market informative.
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7th

12

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Tardree

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Not firing on all cylinders during fairly light campaign last season but looked back in good nick when third at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; runs this track well and remains well handicapped; helps to give Laura Morgan a good hand in this race.

10/1

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Tardree

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Good-ground specialist who has mixed hurdling with chasing in recent years; not firing on all cylinders in early part of last season and made low-key return (over hurdles) in April; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Tardree

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; hasn't got himself together in four runs after a lengthy break, in a hurdle and three chases (all handicaps); others have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: 0653-5

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

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2nd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Inca Prince

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Has failed to show peak form since returning from long layoff but has done enough to suggest he's interesting off current mark dropped in grade and belatedly returned to Musselburgh; dual course winner as a youngster.

7/2

3rd

7

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Inca Prince

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

No win since his juvenile campaign; long absence prior to two efforts this term, seeming to need July run then faring better in October; still needs to prove he retains peak ability but market support should be noted.

9/2

4th

4

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:20 Kelso

Inca Prince

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Won three races in his first season over hurdles; not scored since, although fair second in a Perth handicap in September 2023 (2m, soft); had a long break after that and was well beaten on his return; should fare better this time.

10/1

Non-runners

Inca Prince

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.90
Straight Forecast £24.65
Tricast £63.73
Trifecta £79.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kihavah

SPOTLIGHT:

Tardree

RP RATINGS:

Ashington

POSTDATA:

Mulberry Hill

The Times:

Kihavah

Daily Mail:

Kihavah

D Express:

Kihavah

The Sun:

Kihavah

The Star:

Kihavah

WEST COUNTRY:

Mulberry Hill

Telegraph:

Tardree

The Guardian:

Tardree

Daily Mirror:

Ashington

Daily Record:

Ashington