June 15 / 20.25 Worcester

20.25

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Appliance Solutions Of Ledbury Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Appliance Solutions Of Ledbury Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 58

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat handicapper at up to 2m for the Johnstons (only win in a four-runner Chelmsford handicap over 1m6f in April 2022); modest efforts over hurdles (pulled hard and not jump well last time); hood now tried, but others stronger.
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1st

8

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Baileys Derbyday

11st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

prominent, led narrowly 2f out, soon ridden and faced challenge, kept on well inside final furlong

10/1

5th

2

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Baileys Derbyday

11st 10lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Fairly useful Flat stayer who opened hurdling account in Worcester maiden (2m, good; first-time hood) in June; safely held when upped to 2m4f for handicap debut there in August, though, and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

20/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 425-

Last run: 136 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has a sound chance on his Taunton second in December (2m, good) but hasn't fared as well since, last two runs being on the Flat; worth considering.
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8th

12

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kenzai Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Useful on his day but has a disappointing strike-rate and is far from solid judged on 2023 form (Flat/hurdles); others preferred.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability on the Flat (trained by the Gosdens and Gary Moore); didn't show much on hurdles debut (hampered late on) but improvement likely after being gelded.
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10

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023 but has lost his way and was tailed off over C&D (soft a possible excuse) last month after a long absence.

50/1

1

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for a different stable in summer 2023 but was badly out of form on the Flat for this yard last year and returns from 446-day absence with a lot to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22B7-5 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; exposed over hurdles but has some sound runs to his name, notably when fifth over C&D last month (good) after meeting trouble in running (the four in front of him have all won since); returns after a wind op; chance
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7th

12

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three-time C&D winner, most recently in May; needs to bounce back from below-par run here three weeks ago but probably still on a workable mark; dangerous to ignore.

14/1

6th

11

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Yard also runs Rauzan but this one has three C&D wins from six visits here; latest win was last month and he went close under 7lb penalty over 3m1f here two days later; those were his only two runs since latest wind surgery; raised another 4lb today but he has to be on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

7

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty.

9/4

Form: 559P-

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two bumpers and plenty to prove after two ordinary efforts over hurdles (not jump well on either occasion).
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8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Well handicapped on old form but failed to complete three consecutive races in April-June and was well beaten here (2m1f) on Saturday; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won off 16lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's lost his way and has failed to complete in his last three runs; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival on this big drop back in trip.

33/1

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won a Worcester handicap chase for Martin Keighley in August 2024 (2m4f, good) but has a bit to prove having been out of form on most starts for this yard (unseated rider last twice).

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite a useful Flat handicapper for Marcus Tregoning (won a 1m4f Doncaster handicap on fast ground in April 2021); hasn't run for two years and no easy task on jumps debut.
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5th

8

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Valparaiso

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Richard Hawker

Flat winner in 2021; absent for two years before two runs over hurdles this summer, shaping with some promise in both; more needed to win this and handicaps may be a better option in due course.

20/1

4th

8

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 3

14:15 Newton Abbot

Valparaiso

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Richard Hawker

Won on the Flat for Marcus Tregoning in 2021 (1m4f, good to firm; RPR 78) and, following a two-year absence, was not disgraced when sixth on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good; also has form on soft); a possible if that recent outing did him good.

8/1

6th

9

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Valparaiso

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Quite a useful Flat handicapper for Marcus Tregoning (won a 1m4f Doncaster handicap on fast ground in April 2021); hasn't run for two years and no easy task on jumps debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a bumper winner out of an unraced mare; market best guide on debut.
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0

13

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:00 Uttoxeter

Thrifty Scot

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear after 7th, struggling when pulled up before 4 out

16/1

5th

4

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

14:32 Newton Abbot

Thrifty Scot

11st 2lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Tailed off in Worcester bumper on debut in June and showed only minor promise in run-of-the-mill 2m2f maiden hurdle here last month.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
First foal of a winning pointer; perhaps best watched on debut.
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3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

Lantic Bay

11st 4lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Tailed off in good-ground Worcester maiden (2m) on debut in June 2023 and also struggled when reappearing on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f) last month.

50/1

3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

Lantic Bay

11st 4lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Tailed off in good-ground Worcester maiden (2m) on debut in June 2023 and also struggled when reappearing on heavy ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f) last month.

50/1

7th

3

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

13:59 Newton Abbot

Lantic Bay

11st 6lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, in rear

150/1

Form: P3PPP-

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden; tried in blinkers (has run in cheekpieces); others stronger.
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12

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:23 Worcester

Nyoufsea

10st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Aytach Sadik

Maiden; long time since he showed worthwhile form; 9lb out of the weights; this combination of aids used for the first time.

66/1

9th

7

15th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Nyoufsea

11st 2lb

J: Alison Clarke

T: Aytach Sadik

Long-standing maiden; tried in blinkers (has run in cheekpieces); others stronger.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Irish pointer (failed to complete on two of his three starts); best watched on hurdles/stable debut.
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6th

7

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Ascension Day

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Ex-Shaun Lycett; maiden under all codes; well beaten or pulled up in all his races this year so has plenty to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.10
Straight Forecast £48.08
Trifecta £446.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evenwood Sonofagun

The Times:

Kenzai Warrior

Telegraph:

Baileys Derbyday

RP RATINGS:

Evenwood Sonofagun

TOPSPEED:

Evenwood Sonofagun

POSTDATA:

Evenwood Sonofagun

WEST COUNTRY:

Evenwood Sonofagun

The Guardian:

Evenwood Sonofagun

D Express:

Evenwood Sonofagun

The Star:

Evenwood Sonofagun

Daily Record:

Evenwood Sonofagun

Daily Mail:

Kenzai Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Kenzai Warrior