August 06 / 13.35 Market Rasen

13.35

Good

Steve Bennett Architectural Design Maiden Hurdle (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4084.5
  • 2m 0f 125y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
RTV
View Course
Steve Bennett Architectural Design Maiden Hurdle (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-2442

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Below form on first two starts for current stable but seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when clear second at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month, where he raced freely and built up a big lead; will be hard to catch in this modest race if in similar form again; effective on good/good to soft; unraced on soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Book Of Secrets

11st 12lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Only 7l away when fourth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in March and remains on a good mark; without a win since 2023 but has possbilities; Leah Noreci is his regular partner.

6/1

4th

2

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Book Of Secrets

11st 13lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Placed four times last June-September and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, not so good in his four starts since and the ground should not have been an excuse; tongue tied on last three outings.

7/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 47-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when fourth of six on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October but well beaten (albeit on soft ground) later that month and, barring one respectable run, has been in poor form on the Flat this year; too risky.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Pearce

Three 2m wins on AW in the first half of last year; last success was off 4lb higher but the wheels have come off since the autumn and he was tailed off at Kempton (after another wind op) last month; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival.

12/1

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

10th

9

(6)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Abraaj

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Pearce

Won three times on the AW in the first half of last year, the latest over C&D from 1lb higher in June; the wheels appear to have come off since the autumn, but he returns from three months off after a second wind operation; interesting to see how he fares.

11/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 0-8766

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 19l when sixth of 11 off lowly mark on recent handicap debut (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces); dropped back in trip here; improvement required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

17th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: S M O’Donoghue

prominent, no impression before 4 out

25/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

12th

17

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 120y

17:05 Cork

Araglen Star

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: S M O’Donoghue

midfield, slow jump 3rd

33/1

Form: 368-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in all three bumpers last season and was very respectable fourth when switched to hurdles here (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; drops back in trip today; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Moro Rock

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Won over a similar trip at Stratford last summer (on good ground) when only 1lb lower; hasn't kicked on but might be better for a break.

8/1

7th

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Moro Rock

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Twice went close before off the mark at Stratford (3m2f, good) but hasn't kicked on from there and this trip might be on the sharp side.

10/1

10

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Moro Rock

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Twice went close before off the mark at Stratford (3m2f, good) but hasn't kicked on from there and this trip might be on the sharp side.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat in his prime but has a lowly mark in that sphere nowadays; ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) and might last longer on today's faster ground but others appeal more all the same.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

5

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stella Barclay

in rear, some headway but reminders after 5th

66/1

5th

7

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Selecto

11st 4lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Stella Barclay

Fair on the Flat in his prime but has a lowly mark in that sphere nowadays; ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) and might last longer on today's faster ground but others appeal more all the same.

66/1

Form: 96

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed no significant promise on his first two starts (both 2m), and was a long way behind Book Of Secrets on latter occasion.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

13

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Moo Moos Milan

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: L J Morgan

Tailed off at big odds over hurdles this summer on first three starts and he's 13lb wrong for this chase and handicap debut; however, his trainer has an excellent 33% strike-rate here, including wins with well-backed chasing newcomers such as Champ Is Real and Clear The Runway, and he could play a leading role in first-time cheekpieces if attracting market support.

7/1

6th

5

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Moo Moos Milan

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Cowley

T: L J Morgan

Showed no significant promise on his first two starts (both 2m), and was a long way behind Book Of Secrets on latter occasion.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Listed bumper winner but didn't show a great deal in four Irish points in the spring; bought for £4,000 in June; probably best watched on today's rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Wise Child

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Out of a Listed bumper winner but didn't show a great deal in four Irish points in the spring; bought for £4,000 in June; probably best watched on today's rules debut.

20/1

Form: PP-9P

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Struggled at huge odds on both starts since returned to racing under rules last month; dropped from 2m4f today; can't be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Mrs Jones

10st 11lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Struggled at huge odds on both starts since returned to racing under rules last month; dropped from 2m4f today; can't be recommended.

100/1

0

6

25th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell

Mrs Jones

11st 0lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Struggled at huge odds in 2m4f Market Rasen maiden won by Ma Belle Noire on recent return to racing under rules; makes no appeal.

100/1

9th

5

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:55 Market Rasen

Mrs Jones

11st 2lb

J: Mr Geoff Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Pulled up in her two runs over hurdles and pointing exploits do not bode well; very opposable.

100/1

Form: 2/P-

Last run: 417 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second of 15 in heavy-ground Irish bumper on debut in March 2021 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive in Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (2m, good) on stable debut in June; cheekpieces added here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

3

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Worcester

Isle Of Oir

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Mark Campion

Second of 15 in heavy-ground Irish bumper on debut in March 2021 but, following long absences, pulled up in 2m maiden hurdles at Uttoxeter in June 2022 and Market Rasen 16 days ago; cheekpieces were added in the last named; this is a new trip and his dam was a 2m5f/2m6f hurdle winner, but those last two runs were discouraging.

40/1

0

3

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Isle Of Oir

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Mark Campion

Second of 15 in heavy-ground Irish bumper on debut in March 2021 but, following a long absence, struggled to get competitive in Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (2m, good) on stable debut in June; cheekpieces added here.

10/1

Form: 15/PP- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Ayr bumper for different stable in spring 2021 but seen only three times again since, the last twice when pulled-up outsider in novice hurdles (2m3f/2m4f) for this stable during the winter; cheekpieces added here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Largy Train

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

Completed hat-trick when winning here (2m5f, soft) in March 2024; lightly raced since and he got back on the scoresheet at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he can give another good account up 4lb.

7/2

1st

2

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Largy Train

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Henry Hogarth

Very lightly raced since completing a hat-trick as a novice chaser two seasons ago; his Sedgefield form (2m5f) this season has received a few boosts, and latest effort suggests this drop back in trip may prove ideal; enters calculations.

4/1

Non-runners

John The Baptist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £6.91
Trifecta £60.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Book Of Secrets

D Express:

Moro Rock

WEST COUNTRY:

John The Baptist

The Star:

Moro Rock

RP RATINGS:

Book Of Secrets

POSTDATA:

Book Of Secrets

The Times:

Book Of Secrets

Telegraph:

Book Of Secrets

Daily Mirror:

Book Of Secrets

The Sun:

Book Of Secrets

Daily Record:

Book Of Secrets