August 24 / 15.50 Stratford

15.50

Good

National Racehorse Week 9th -17th September Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 2m 0f 70y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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National Racehorse Week 9th -17th September Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 242-46

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish bumper last summer; below that level in four runs for this yard and was 20-1 when beaten 20l in his first handicap at Newton Abbot; downgraded this time and should be capable of better.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Up For Appeal

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

2m5f good-ground winner last summer off 6lb higher; hardly consistent though and never went a yard at Warwick last month; now tries cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Up For Appeal

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January.

10/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Up For Appeal

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3265-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Running well on the Flat before his successful return to hurdles at Bangor (2m, good), winning the handicap for a second time; only 2lb higher than for that narrow verdict and evidently in decent nick at the minute.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Long in the tooth now and nothing like the force of old but proved he still has fire in his belly when close/clear second to Gallimimus over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Eight wins under both codes but he's been quiet on the Flat this year and has been beaten 10l or more over C&D in last two runs; continues to drop down the weights but this 11yo has plenty to prove.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: /8P835

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has the odd bit of placed form but he's a 10yo with a record of 0-36; taken on.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell

Naasik

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: John Norton

0-37 but he's been placed in two of his last three starts, including when a 5l third at Stratford (2m, good) 14 days ago; on unchanged mark and he could be in the mix again.

11/2

3rd

10

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Naasik

10st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: John Norton

Has the odd bit of placed form but he's a 10yo with a record of 0-36; taken on.

16/1

5th

10

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:45 Uttoxeter

Naasik

10st 3lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: John Norton

Far third in a Southwell handicap (2m, good) 25 days ago but that took his record to 0-35 and this veteran is hard to predict; others preferred.

16/1

Form: /P9-26 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; runner-up in a weak maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m, good) before struggling on his handicap debut at Worcester; needed to show more last time.
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3rd

6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

8lb out of the weights when prevailing by 2l over C&D ten days ago for which he carries a penalty; therefore, 1lb lower now, but whether he'll back that up remains to be seen.

3/1

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

Fair third over hurdles last September but struggled in that sphere subsequently and soundly beaten on recent chase debut here; 0-15 over hurdles/fences and 9lb out of the handicap this afternoon.

14/1

7

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:40 Worcester

Deal Em High

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Debra Hamer

0-14 over hurdles, having been pulled up on his last two outings; might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but looks far too risky.

25/1

Form: 5474-1 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-8 for Jane Williams but didn't go unbacked when making a successful start for this yard in a 2m2f handicap here (good) and the runner-up was again placed at Bangor on Monday; major player off just 3lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

9

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Lady Gwen

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only fifth of eight on her return to hurdles at Worcester (2m, good) last month, but despite some iffy jumping she was only caught on the run-in; has dropped to a handy mark and could go well; stable also runs Gerard Mentor.

14/1

5th

6

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Lady Gwen

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Quirky mare who returned from a layoff with a below-par chase run six weeks ago; reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but others in this field look less risky.

8/1

Form: 3-4455 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Some fair efforts over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win in Ireland two years ago.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Urabamba

10st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Some fair efforts over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win in Ireland two years ago.

8/1

5th

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Worcester

Urabamba

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Has run reasonably over hurdles and fences for this yard but more needed if he's to add to only career win, in Ireland (for Henry De Bromhead) nearly two years ago; usual tongue-strap left off.

20/1

8

19th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Urabamba

10st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Only 1-23; not far away over fences during the spring but comfortably held back hurdling the last twice and needs to raise his game.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 747P/P D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful when trained in Ireland but has yet to show any worthwhile form for current yard, latterly on his return from a long absence; new headgear tried.
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0

3

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Daybreak Boy

11st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Michael Gates

Useful when trained in Ireland but has yet to show any worthwhile form for current yard, latterly on his return from a long absence; new headgear tried.

66/1

0

1

23rd Jul 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Stratford

Daybreak Boy

12st 0lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Michael Gates

Useful when trained in Ireland but well beaten over hurdles/fences for this yard and he's returning from a long absence.

14/1

Form: 560-28

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard when second in a 2m maiden at Worcester (good) and did the same when faring less well on his return visit; bit risky on handicap debut, especially with the hood removed.
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Verdict Starting price

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Elusive Enemy

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Elusive Enemy

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

6

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

Elusive Enemy

11st 5lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexander Gibbons

0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more.

25/1

Form: 3P0-94

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who isn't progressing over hurdles and made little impression in either handicap; latest one was at least won by an in-form horse but he was beaten nearly 20l.
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0

6

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

HerecomesFreddie

11st 3lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner who isn't progressing over hurdles and made little impression in either handicap; latest one was at least won by an in-form horse but he was beaten nearly 20l.

10/1

4th

7

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

HerecomesFreddie

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner; made quite encouraging hurdle debut last October but his other two qualifying runs were disappointing and, following a break, he was soundly beaten on handicap debut in June; still unexposed, but needs that recent outing to have done him good.

14/1

9th

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

HerecomesFreddie

12st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Michael Scudamore

held up in rear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out

12/1

Form: F-6387

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No real threat in maiden hurdles and beaten 20l and 32l in her two handicaps at 2m4f.
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0

11

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Stratford

Indelible Spin

10st 3lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

No real threat in maiden hurdles and beaten 20l and 32l in her two handicaps at 2m4f.

16/1

7th

9

20th Jul 2023

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Indelible Spin

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

No real threat in maiden hurdles and no appreciable improvement when eighth on last month's handicap debut.

25/1

8th

10

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:00 Uttoxeter

Indelible Spin

10st 6lb

J: Bradley Roberts

T: Charlie Longsdon

Probably didn't achieve a great deal when modest third in Huntingdon maiden (2m, good) 24 days ago but makes her handicap debut from a lowly mark here and is open to improvement over the new trip.

10/1

Non-runners

Al Kherb

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.00
Straight Forecast £64.57
Tricast £1959.51
Trifecta £1121.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Gwen

RP RATINGS:

Long Call

D Express:

Deal Em High

The Star:

Urabamba

POSTDATA:

Naasik

The Times:

Lady Gwen

The Guardian:

Lady Gwen

The Sun:

Lady Gwen

Daily Record:

Lady Gwen

Telegraph:

Long Call

Daily Mail:

Long Call

Daily Mirror:

Long Call