September 30 / 17.05 Market Rasen

17.05

Good

Great Character Saison Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 2f 140y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Great Character Saison Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 82672P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-10, but both career seconds have been gained here this year, including over C&D last month (good; headed after last but kept on); respected, so long as a brief chasing debut latest is forgiven (lost action).
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4th

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Prospect House

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Runner-up on his only previous run here and returns on the back of a third chase win, gained at Catterick in December (1m7f, good to soft; fine on good); if fit enough then he should be competitive off a fair mark.

4/1

2nd

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Prospect House

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Has been in good form over fences this year, winning two handicaps at Market Rasen and being placed six times, the latest a third off 5lb higher at Sedgefield; hard to know how he will fare on this return to hurdling (well beaten off a 10lb lower mark on his last run over hurdles).

8/1

2nd

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Prospect House

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Has been in good form over fences this year, winning two handicaps at Market Rasen and being placed six times, the latest a third off 5lb higher at Sedgefield; hard to know how he will fare on this return to hurdling (well beaten off a 10lb lower mark on his last run over hurdles).

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 215-92

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Defied a 1lb lower mark at Stratford (2m, good) almost a year ago, and has almost held on back up in trip at Fontwell since; sufficiently match-ready from the Flat (all 12 career wins gained after absences of under 48 days), and chance so long as conditions remain no slower than good.
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9th

4

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Man Of The Sea

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Veteran whose two 2025 wins were at this track over 1m6f and 1m5f; placed twice over hurdles last November but last week's run in that sphere (after a Flat reappearance here) was disappointing and dents his appeal.

8/1

4th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Man Of The Sea

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

In good form without winning (runner-up over 2m3f at Taunton) before Christmas and should be sharper for a recent fifth on the Flat at Bath; this veteran needs considering.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Man Of The Sea

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done a lot of his winning in Jersey but he scored here (1m5f, firm) in the autumn and was runner-up over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f) in his final run in 2025; returns after 141 days off but he needs watching in market back on the Flat.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 27326-

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
So nearly shed the maiden tag in a Stratford seller in April, granted heavy ground and 2m4f (once factoring in rail adjustments); mark never lower, but could usefully use slower conditions than likely await.
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10th

7

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

13:35 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

held up in rear

4/1

2nd

6

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Captain Jack

11st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: James Evans

18-race maiden; some fair form, including last time when third over 2m2f here (good); back after a break on this stable debut with no headgear (has been tried in cheekpieces and a tongue-tie); probably best watched.

8/1

Form: F/P09-

Last run: 196 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Chance on his peak late-2021 novice hurdle form for Alan King (2m); offering nothing under either code for current connections when last seen in the winter, and prospects likely rest with the wind surgery since.
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0

9

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Green Planet

10st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Following wind surgery he was a fair fourth over hurdles on his reappearance at Market Rasen (2m2f, good) in September; however, he has a patchy profile nowadays and this ex-Flat performer was an early faller on his sole chase start back in April 2022.

25/1

4th

7

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Green Planet

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

prominent, kept on until no extra from last

33/1

Form: 16-424 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Still 8lb higher than for the second of two Stratford scores over this trip in summer 2022 (good), and although in good heart for new connections he's looking a place rather than win proposition at present.
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4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins (Class 6) on AW last autumn/winter; respectable third at this course most recently; place possibilities off unchanged mark.

8/1

3rd

11

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eagles Realm

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four wins on Tapeta at up to 2m last autumn/winter; ran okay over 1m4f here last week given he wants further.

12/1

Form: 5-56

Last run: 105 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Diminishing returns in 2m novice hurdles since returning from a year out; initial mark looks fair, and just a case of whether this step up in trip could have been greater (former 3m Irish point winner); hood off.
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6

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:10 Market Rasen

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Absent since a respectable hurdles effort (on stable debut) 15 months ago; quite interesting switched to chasing, having gained sole success in a point; market may offer further guidance.

5/1

3rd

8

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:42 Stratford

Flashy Boy

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Just a respectable fifth at Ludlow (2m5f, good; only run for Fergal O'Brien) in May and now 0-6 over hurdles but, having changed hands for £4,000, it will be interesting to see what Robbie Llewellyn can do with him; tongue-tie removed after one use.

5/1

5th

7

12th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:38 Ludlow

Flashy Boy

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

1-5 in Irish points and 0-5 (modest form) for Tom Lacey over hurdles, having run over 2m2f and 3m1f in his two handicaps; last seen in November; makes debut for new yard following wind surgery (tongue-tie added too) and he might yet turn a corner.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: /548-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Transformed by wind surgery and a change of scenery to run away with a Southwell novice handicap (2m, good) on his first run for a year; challenging 10lb rise to consider, but notable Brian Hughes keeps the ride.
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2

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Shuil Donn

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Collins

Lightly raced for an 8yo and hasn't offered much since a winning start for this yard over hurdles last September; goes chasing with a bit to prove.

33/1

6th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Shuil Donn

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd

12/1

Form: 2-5484

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer in points last spring, and mixed signals since as to her optimum hurdling trip; only minor late gains on her handicap debut, and obliged to run from out of the weights this time; cheekpieces retained.
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10

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

Has weak claims on her two performances this season and remains a maiden; similar type to Instant De Bonheur and can be opposed.

33/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

5th

9

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:35 Sedgefield

Horizon Dove

10st 2lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Jonathan Barlow

in rear, went remote fourth 2 out, weakened run-in

25/1

Form: P-P89P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown claiming hurdle winner (2m4f, good) for Gordon Elliott just over a year ago but poor for two other yards since; opposable.
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3rd

4

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:05 Market Rasen

Wicklow Flyer

10st 4lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Irish; modest efforts for current yard; well handicapped now but others look stronger.

20/1

9th

4

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Wicklow Flyer

11st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: John Wainwright

led, headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

50/1

Non-runners

Balranald

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £35.93
Tricast £253.86
Trifecta £256.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eagle's Realm

SPOTLIGHT:

Shuil Donn

Daily Mail:

Man Of The Sea

POSTDATA:

Prospect House

D Express:

Flashy Boy

Telegraph:

Shuil Donn

The Star:

Shuil Donn

Daily Record:

Shuil Donn

TOPSPEED:

Eagle's Realm

WEST COUNTRY:

Eagle's Realm

The Times:

Eagle's Realm

The Guardian:

Eagle's Realm

Daily Mirror:

Man Of The Sea

The Sun:

Man Of The Sea