September 30 / 17.40 Market Rasen

17.40

Good

Great Character Saison Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22921- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Did well last season, winning a hurdle and two chases (one here); well beaten in recent AW novice race, after a break, but switches back to jump racing on a workable mark and with cheekpieces refitted; respected.
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5

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:47 Cartmel

Fazayte

11st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ryan Potter

A fair 19f hurdles/chase winner last autumn who comes here on the back of a solid third of seven in 21f handicap chase at Market Rasen two weeks ago; shortlisted with tongue-tie refitted.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Fazayte

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Sits 4lb higher than when scoring at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last November, a form line given a boost by Neigh Botha at Southwell on Tuesday; turned in a solid effort on return to jumps action at Stratford (third) a fortnight ago and could have more to offer; probable contender.

9/2

3rd

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Fazayte

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Won over hurdles and fences last season and probably still on a fair mark; however, two tailed-off runs on the Flat since April cast some doubts over his wellbeing.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2-5P70 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick when winning this race off 1lb lower a year ago; has rather mixed record since but looked unsuited by switch to patient tactics in C&D race won by Game Beaaa six weeks ago and can fare better if she sits closer to the pace today.
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8

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Much more exposed than some of these but runs this track very well and went down only narrowly to Summergrounds over C&D (good) four weeks ago; probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

2nd

7

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Misty Mani

10st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Peter Niven

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground and ran an encouraging race on soft last time at Catterick (2m3f); interesting off this low a mark.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 223-55

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but ran pretty well when fifth under positive ride on last month's handicap debut at Bangor (2m, good) and, given his Flat stamina, today's longer trip may enable some improvement.
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7th

4

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

My Brother Jack

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Did not get competitive at Market Rasen this month, after a break, but was placed off a 7lb higher mark there (2m2f, good) in the autumn and has possibilities if that recent run brought him on.

12/1

7th

1

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

My Brother Jack

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since.

7/1

7th

1

10th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

My Brother Jack

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

AW Flat winner (1m6f); has yet to win over hurdles but made the frame on good ground here in September and had to deal with softer conditions since.

7/1

Form: 4PP-P7

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very modest maiden who was pulled up in his first three handicaps; ran well to a point in refitted cheekpieces here six weeks ago but weakened into seventh (race won by Game Beaaa); not the obvious answer.
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11th

10

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:37 Perth

High Yield

10st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Once placed over hurdles but beaten about 15l in 2m/2m4f handicaps on either side of wind surgery; has to step up.

16/1

7th

7

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

High Yield

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Sara Ender

towards rear, midfield when pecked on landing 4 out, outpaced before 2 out

8/1

7th

10

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

High Yield

10st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Gave it a pretty good shot from the front before weakening into fourth here (2m2f, good) in September but is 0-8 over hurdles now and has fitness to prove after 251-day absence.

16/1

Form: 044714 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at 12th attempt, with quite stylish C&D (good) win from off the pace last month; not seen to quite the same effect when fourth at Kelso recently but the return to this track is an obvious plus.
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4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Patchy form last August-October and this is her first run since; however, she may be better around this time of the year than she is in the autumn and she won after a similar absence last June; not ruled out.

14/1

10th

7

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:25 Perth

Game Beaaa

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Daragh Bourke

All three wins at Market Rasen; beaten 5l into fifth at Sedgefield two weeks ago and probably needs more here.

10/1

4

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:15 Sedgefield

Game Beaaa

11st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

A dual 2m scorer at Market Rasen in June but she was well below par when sixth of ten in 2m2f Kelso handicap three weeks ago; she needs to get back on track.

8/1

Form: 364-65

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five hurdle starts and arguably ran better than eventual 18l defeat suggests when fifth over C&D last month but a subsequent 3lb drop is not quite enough to tempt.
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10

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Rhodia

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has placed form but he's 0-16 under rules (12 defeats over hurdles) and latest run wasn't his best; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

Form: 157/71 CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
5-30 over hurdles, including wins in this race in 2021 and on latest appearance at Worcester in July (2m, good; second run after long layoff); still well handicapped on old form; no surprise if he features.
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1

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

GDay Aussie

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins (2m/2m3f) in June/July; gave another solid account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month but he didn't fire at Plumpton last time and others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

2

21st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Resurgent veteran who returned from a break with two good-ground wins in June/July (2m/2m3f); gave another good account when fourth at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

10/1

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

GDay Aussie

11st 12lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Dave Roberts

Veteran who was well below par last time; solid record (112) otherwise this term includes a C&D win (good) in July; may rebound, albeit has more on his plate off current mark.

8/1

Form: -985P3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on both starts for Alastair Ralph in July (hurdle/chase) and didn't achieve a great deal when remote third at Hexham (2m, good) on recent stable debut; now 0-10 under rules; others have much less to prove.
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3rd

5

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle

Just Hannah

10st 7lb

J: John Kington

T: Danny Brooke

Point winner who is one to watch in the betting off a lowly mark on her chase debut; however, she's been struggling over hurdles this year and needs to raise her game in a big way.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11108- C

Last run: 177 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won three 2m4f handicaps (one here) in a row on ground slower than good last autumn/winter but ended last season with two thoroughly lacklustre performances and resumes with questions to answer.
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9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Accidental Legend

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Pulled up in his only attempts at chasing the last twice; five-time winning hurdler who's not on an impossible mark but would prefer softer ground.

16/1

3rd

9

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Accidental Legend

10st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Pulled up in his only attempts at chasing the last twice; five-time winning hurdler who's not on an impossible mark but would prefer softer ground.

16/1

6

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:42 Uttoxeter

Accidental Legend

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Gained three of his five hurdle wins at this track (2m4f/2m7f) but looked out of sorts and was pulled up here (2m4f, good to soft) on recent chasing debut; should be fine over today's trip but needs to rebound.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £33.90
Straight Forecast £28.42
Tricast £203.42
Trifecta £296.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rhodia

WEST COUNTRY:

Accidental Legend

Daily Mail:

Fazayte

Daily Mirror:

G'Day Aussie

POSTDATA:

Game Beaaa

SPOTLIGHT:

Misty Mani

The Star:

Accidental Legend

The Times:

Rhodia

Telegraph:

Rhodia

The Guardian:

Rhodia

D Express:

Rhodia

The Sun:

Fazayte

Daily Record:

G'Day Aussie