June 09 / 13.50 Market Rasen

13.50

Good

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  • 2m 2f 140y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 340-72

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Placed three times for Gordon Elliott (at up to 2m4f) and encouraging British debut when dead-heating for second in a Cartmel handicap nine days ago; the one to beat if repeating that effort.
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8th

12

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Jeepydoff Meel

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Lisa Harrison

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023 but has lost his way; three heavy defeats for this yard.

50/1

7

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Jeepydoff Meel

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Lisa Harrison

On a lengthy losing run and he's offered little in two runs for his current handler, tenth in 2m4f Perth handicap 30 days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins for Michael Bell (at up to 1m6f, peak winning RPR 75); bought for 43,000gns last October; needs a close watch in the market ahead of hurdling/stable debut after nine months off.
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3rd

9

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:50 Market Rasen

Moonlit Warrior

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Three Flat wins for Michael Bell (at up to 1m6f, peak winning RPR 75); bought for 43,000gns last October; needs a close watch in the market ahead of hurdling/stable debut after nine months off.

6/1

7

27th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:55 Ffos Las

Moonlit Warrior

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

4th

1

(3)

24th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Chelmsford (AW)

Moonlit Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

led but pestered, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish

15/2

Form: 48-

Last run: 346 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited promise in two bumpers last June; hurdle debut on return from nearly a year off.
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4

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Mops A Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Appleby

Lightly raced sort who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of nine in 2m Fakenham maiden hurdle 27 days ago; goes up in trip with lots to find on form.

66/1

4

9th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Mops A Legend

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

66/1

9th

7

12th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:00 Fakenham

Mops A Legend

11st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Appleby

Had a wind operation before he made his debut; ordinary form; ducked out at the third at Stratford last time (July); headgear tried; others stronger.

33/1

Form: UO-64

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins but not much encouragement so far over hurdles; attracted the attention of the stewards after his run here eight days ago; handicaps in due course might offer some hope.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belated racecourse debut for this home-bred; half-sister to multiple Flat/hurdle winner Knockmaole Boy; worth a glance in the betting.
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6th

10

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:50 Market Rasen

Eikendal Lady

10st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Belated racecourse debut for this home-bred; half-sister to multiple Flat/hurdle winner Knockmaole Boy; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to finish in two Irish points last month; half-brother to two winning hurdlers but best watched on debut under rules.
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0

1

6th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

16:39 Hexham

Gaughran

11st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Chris Grant

No real promise in two Irish points and was pulled up on British/hurdle debut at Market Rasen in June.

100/1

1

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:50 Market Rasen

Gaughran

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Failed to finish in two Irish points last month; half-brother to two winning hurdlers but best watched on debut under rules.

50/1

Form: 6P6-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Flat winner but has shown little in three hurdle starts (including in a hood latest); wind surgery since latest run; tough task on these terms.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:48 Newcastle (AW)

Last Mission

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Maurice Barnes

led at steady pace

20/1

7th

7

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Last Mission

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fair on the Flat in 2022 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unseated rider at fourth flight when 125-1 for handicap hurdle debut in May; returns from 108-day break here.

50/1

Form: 20624-

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Comes into the argument on his Taunton second last December but tailed off at Ffos Las in April, on only subsequent start; may not have stayed 2m6f there but still it still leaves him with a bit to prove.
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1

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alexander Gibbons

Made all for Fergal O'Brien here (2m5f, good) six weeks ago, his third start since returning to racing under rules; subsequent 5lb rise ought to be manageable if he continues in good form for new stable.

5/2

1st

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:53 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winning UK pointer (2m5f/3m; good); beaten 24l by Ribeye over 3m here last time (soft) but is now 8lb better off and should fare better on this faster ground.

5/2

4

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

St Patricks Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Early promise in a bumper and novice hurdle for this yard but failed to fulfil it; two point wins for another trainer (along with some lesser efforts) over an 18-month spell ending in May but he dropped out back with Fergal O'Brien in June and goes chasing with a question to answer.

9/1

Form: 78-

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little to show for two runs in bumpers and one on the Flat; hurdle debut on first start for this trainer (was with Phillip Makin).
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7

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

13:50 Market Rasen

Topcliffe Boy

11st 2lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Little to show for two runs in bumpers and one on the Flat; hurdle debut on first start for this trainer (was with Phillip Makin).

66/1

7th

2

(7)

5th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Topcliffe Boy

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

50/1

8th

5

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Wetherby

Topcliffe Boy

11st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Phillip Makin

Only 9-1 at Newcastle and, although well beaten, his trainer reported that he didn't enjoy the heavy ground; could do better.

33/1

Form: 34-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Windsor Flat winner last August on final start for Richard Hannon (1m2f, RPR 89); shade disappointing that he hasn't made more of a mark over hurdles but last month's Aintree second brings him into this.
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9th

1

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Gaius

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide.

10/1

2nd

3

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:00 Ayr

Gaius

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

held up in rear

9/1

7th

8

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

15:02 Fairyhouse

Gaius

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him.

11/2

Non-runners

Last Mission, St Patricks Bridge, Topcliffe Boy

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Payout
Exacta £2.70
Straight Forecast £2.66
Trifecta £5.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jeepydoff Meel

Telegraph:

Gaius

WEST COUNTRY:

St Patricks Bridge

RP RATINGS:

Jeepydoff Meel

TOPSPEED:

Jeepydoff Meel

POSTDATA:

Jeepydoff Meel

The Times:

Jeepydoff Meel

The Guardian:

Jeepydoff Meel

Daily Mail:

Jeepydoff Meel

Daily Mirror:

Jeepydoff Meel

The Sun:

Jeepydoff Meel

The Star:

Jeepydoff Meel

Daily Record:

Gaius

D Express:

St Patricks Bridge