October 11 / 14.20 Sedgefield

14.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 178y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8P

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A fair 1m2f Flat winner for John Butler this spring; showed some promise on his hurdling/yard debut at Stratford in July and run best ignored (struck into) when pulled up at Worcester eight days ago; no surprise if he took a step forward here.
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8th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:52 Southwell (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Sam England

7-47 on AW but has struggled for form since finishing third at Newcastle (1m, Class 5; from 12lb higher) last November; failed to beat a rival in each of his last two starts (9.4f/1m4f) so it's difficult to have confidence.

25/1

10th

2

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Its A Love Thing

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sam England

4lb lower than when winning over C&D last March and 11lb lower than when successful at Pontefract in April; little inspiration from his recent AW efforts, though, beaten 11l, 17.5l, and 23l respectively in three starts in 2026.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A fair 7f Flat winner who arrives in decent nick this summer, seventh at Redcar (1m2f) last time; he's much respected starting out in this sphere.
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11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
A useful 1m/1m1f German Flat winner who has largely performed with credit in Group 2 company this summer; has since changed hands for 62,000euros and he's an interesting hurdling debutant.
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4th

2

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Western Soldier

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored in pretty good style at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in November and today's 4lb higher mark is probably workable but not much has gone to plan since and he arrives here with a bit to prove.

4/1

4

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Western Soldier

10st 11lb

J: Bdr Jody Sole

T: Seamus Mullins

Good-ground C&D winner in November, despite racing a bit too freely; just over 19l behind Thankyouandplease over C&D this month but his margin of defeat was magnified by a last-flight jumping error and the good to soft ground probably wasn't ideal for him; he has a nice pull in the weights today and the services of top military rider Jody Sole.

5/1

9th

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:07 Wincanton

Western Soldier

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored over C&D (good) in November, despite racing too freely; looked a non-stayer over 2m4f on next outing and had soft ground as his excuse last time but others appeal more all the same.

14/1

Form: 724336

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who was in good form until coming in only sixth in 2m1f Cartmel novice 46 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.
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3rd

2

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Trick Of The Tail

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Never looked dangerous when well-held fifth here (2m, soft) last month, after a break, and now 0-10 over hurdles; getting back on good ground ought to be in his favour but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

3rd

2

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Trick Of The Tail

11st 12lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Never looked dangerous when well-held fifth here (2m, soft) last month, after a break, and now 0-10 over hurdles; getting back on good ground ought to be in his favour but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

5th

10

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Trick Of The Tail

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Placed off 2lb higher over C&D (good) on last summer's handicap debut but absent since a poor run in November and the ground may not dry out quickly enough for him today; had wind op in December; tongue-tie added.

16/1

Form: 92-66

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Modest form shown in Irish bumpers, coming in a fair sixth at Ballinrobe in May; possibilities now going hurdling.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

Form: 23-54

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fair form shown in a pair of bumpers for Robyn Brisland in 2022 and she posted an encouraging fourth on her stable/hurdling debut in 2m Kelso maiden last month; she can build on it now so needs considering.
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9th

2

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whozatgirl

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell

Signs of ability in bumpers; poor form over hurdles and 7f likely to be sharp enough now her attentions are switched to the Flat.

40/1

0

12

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:30 Musselburgh

Whozatgirl

11st 0lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Hasn't shown much among her three hurdle starts but she has potential off this lowly opening mark in view of her placed form in bumpers towards the end of 2022; no surprise if she's in the shake-up.

10/1

10th

15

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Ayr

Whozatgirl

10st 13lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed in two bumpers late last year but she's been unable to get competitive on her first two hurdle starts and others appeal more.

50/1

Form: 33P-

Last run: 170 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Placed in a pair of bumpers early in 2023 and run best ignored (saddle slipped) in similar event at Hexham in April; not ruled out now going hurdling in a first-time hood.
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7th

9

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:44 Market Rasen

Touch Of A Dragon

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Third in a couple of bumpers; improved on hurdles debut run when a close third at Newcastle last time (2m, heavy); a contender.

8/1

3rd

6

15th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

13:40 Newcastle

Touch Of A Dragon

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

in touch with leaders, raced in second before 4th

20/1

7th

11

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:20 Sedgefield

Touch Of A Dragon

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 3 out

5/2

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 6P-P

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up on sole run for Kim Bailey and again on his debut for current yard in 2m4f novice hurdle here eight days ago; hard to make a case for.
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5th

10

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Blue Bear

10st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Ran well for a long way and seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was soundly beaten over that C&D 11 days ago and now has questions to answer again; drops back in trip with hood removed after one use.

11/1

7th

8

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Blue Bear

10st 6lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Chase winner in early 2024; generally disappointing since returning from long absence this year but ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth in C&D (good) contest won by De Deli Counter last month and has possibilities if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today.

5/1

4th

9

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Blue Bear

10st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over fences in 2024 (2m1f, soft) but soundly beaten in a hurdle race and two chases since returning from long absence in February; very unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to turn a corner.

10/1

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Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Mr Medici gelding; dam unraced; unseated his rider early on his points debut in April; market can prove a good guide on his hurdling debut.
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17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

17

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Swift Reply

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Simon Waugh

prominent

33/1

10/1

Form: 4/73P/

Last run: 800 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start over hurdles for Andrew Slattery when third in 2m1f Sligo maiden in 2021 but off the track since pulled up at Cork over two years ago; has since had a wind op and has his fitness to prove for his new handler on his comeback run.
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8th

4

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

15:54 Kelso

Ruleout

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Chris Grant

led, mistake and headed 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before 2 out

33/1

10th

4

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:20 Sedgefield

Ruleout

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Chris Grant

prominent, outpaced after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair 2m Flat winner for Sir Mark Prescott but pulled up on his yard debut in 2m1f Pontefract handicap in August; lots more is needed on his debut over hurdles.
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11th

8

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:20 Sedgefield

At The Double

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, prominent, awkward jump and dropped to rear 1st, detached 3rd, soon struggling

16/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

At The Double

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Adam Nicol

Won three of his first five handicaps (1m6f-2m) last summer in these colours when trained by Sir Mark Prescott; a 4l third over 2m at Newmarket in June divides two complete no-shows and it's not clear what to expect.

8/1

8th

9

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:55 York

At The Double

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

raced in last, pushed along before halfway, struggling and reminders 6f out

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £89.30
Straight Forecast £81.31
Trifecta £277.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Western Soldier

RP RATINGS:

Johnny M

Daily Mail:

Whozatgirl

The Times:

Touch Of A Dragon

D Express:

Paddy Elvis

The Guardian:

Johnny M

Daily Record:

Johnny M

Daily Mirror:

Whozatgirl

POSTDATA:

Western Soldier

Telegraph:

Western Soldier

The Sun:

Western Soldier

The Star:

Western Soldier