October 11 / 15.30 Sedgefield

15.30

Good

Paul Fergusons Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 188y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Paul Fergusons Jumpers To Follow Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /P513- C

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement to win here (2m5f, good to soft) when 4lb lower in January; can probably mark up his subsequent Ayr third, when he stayed on after being badly hampered three out; unexposed and a big player if fully wound up after a seven-month absence.
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1

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:27 Hexham

Zwicky

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won over fences at Sedgefield last autumn and kept on for creditable second of 12 behind Ocean Legacy when back over hurdles there (3m3f, good to soft) in February; absent since disappointing C&D run in March but resumes on a workable mark.

10/1

13th

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Zwicky

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

towards rear

11/2

2nd

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Zwicky

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

held up in last

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-4132 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and dual chase winner at up to 2m3f; usually held up; has maintained her form in two starts since winning at Market Rasen in August; up another 3lb; needs to pull out more to win again but she's an each-way player.
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5th

3

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Musselburgh

Spot On Soph

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November and same story at Catterick last month on her sole run since; however, she may have needed that latest outing and runs off the same mark as for her win at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) in September; yard's horses are running well and she's not discounted.

7/1

7th

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Spot On Soph

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Tailed off at Market Rasen in November last time, but she'd enjoyed a predominantly consistent spell previously and maybe a break will have helped; has won here twice over fences; not ruled out on her return.

10/1

OUR TIP

15/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2348-3

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat/AW winner at up to 2m1f (RPR 101); 0-5 over hurdles, where he has yet to show commensurate ability; third in a Newton Abbot novices' contest latest (2m1f, soft) and needs improvement to defy this mark now back in a handicap.
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3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Prince Imperial

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 12lb higher) but looks to have lost his way, having been pulled up on his last three starts.

100/1

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Prince Imperial

11st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Won four of his first five for Olly Murphy (including a handicap off 8lb higher) but he's yet to get going for this yard and was pulled up on his last two starts, latterly when 200-1 at Southwell one month ago.

100/1

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:52 Southwell

Prince Imperial

12st 0lb

J: Sean Grantham

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Flat winner who won four handicap hurdles at around this trip on good/good to soft for Olly Murphy; below-par on both starts for new yard; bit to prove now.

40/1

Form: PPP-23

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-9; placed three times at up to 2m6f over hurdles; returned from a break to keep on for third here (2m1f, good) last week; not fully exposed and, with this longer trip a plus, he could be heavily involved.
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6th

10

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Brians Jet

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

0-16 over hurdles but all five of this season's runs were respectable and he continues to edge down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers here; probably won't be far away.

12/1

6th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

19:50 Market Rasen

Brians Jet

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing fourth 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

Form: -09252

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-12; back to the level of his close second at Sligo (2m4f, good) for Margaret Mullins in July, when clear of all except decisive winner in a Kelso novices' hurdle (2m5f, good) latest; needs to improve on that if he is to go close back in a handicap.
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1st

5

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Sean Og

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Dual C&D winner who returned from break with two low-key runs in February/March; usually knocks about in lower-grade races than this but returns to this track on a workable mark (even from 3lb out of the weights) and is versatile regarding ground.

6/1

4th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Sean Og

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Dianne Sayer

Has done all of his winning at Cartmel and Catterick; made the frame in this race 12 months ago but was beaten long way over C&D on return from layoff last time.

25/1

7th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Carlisle

Sean Og

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Won at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last June and runner-up at Perth (3m, good) in September; below par at Hexham in October when last seen but a break may have helped and he can go well fresh; could be a contender on his return.

13/2

Form: 15464- C

Last run: 172 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made most to win here (2m1f, soft) 11 months ago; unable to get back to that level on his next three starts following wind surgery; took a step back in the right direction when last seen at Bangor in April (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces, which are left off today); could kick on again after a break.
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1

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Jipekaa Machin

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Just 1-11 over hurdles but returned from long absence with two good thirds this season, the latter at Bangor (2m3f, good) 11 days ago; soft ground also suits; player if he takes well to fences.

8/1

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Jipekaa Machin

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Lightly raced; won juvenile hurdle in 2022; clear signs of retaining ability at Worcester (2m4f) in July when back from lengthy absence; possibilities if building on that effort.

8/1

1

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Jipekaa Machin

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Has only won a juvenile hurdle but has competitive form in handicaps off higher marks and his trainer can get them fit at home.

9/1

Form: 23/878

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Finished second in back-to-back juvenile hurdles when with Dan Skelton; below that level in all starts since, the last two with this trainer; can only watch at present.
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0

6

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

12:15 Sedgefield

Scots Gold

11st 5lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Lizzie Quinlan

On a good mark on the pick of his hurdle form but yet to win a race and best efforts have been on good ground; opposable.

25/1

Form: -53444

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed three times at up to 2m6f over hurdles when trained by Gordon Elliott; unable to match the form of his last three starts for that trainer since joining current yard, including in a C&D maiden latest; returns to handicap company needing improvement, with headgear now tried.
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9th

17

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Ballyquin Bay

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

He's on a competitive mark on last winter's form but has been pulled up on both starts this term and is now 0-17; not easy to fancy.

25/1

9th

17

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Ballyquin Bay

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

He's on a competitive mark on last winter's form but has been pulled up on both starts this term and is now 0-17; not easy to fancy.

25/1

7

15th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Ballyquin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

in touch with leaders, hit 7th

14/1

Form: 985P38

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; 0-11 under rules and not easy to recommend her on any British form.
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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

Form: 11-9U0 C

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Triple hurdles winner at up to 3m3f, including here; badly out of sorts since winning at Catterick last November and this trip looks plenty short enough for him.
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5th

6

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:35 Pontefract

Balkotic

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Thorough stayer but he's been well held over hurdles (3m-3m3f) in his three starts this year and his last Flat run was in June 2022; others preferred.

25/1

5th

6

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:35 Pontefract

Balkotic

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

raced in second behind clear leader, dropped to last halfway, no chance over 4f out, tailed off

25/1

3rd

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:27 Sedgefield

Balkotic

10st 8lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, lost ground before 4th, dropped to last after 3 out, soon weakened

10/1

Form: 0256-8

Last run: 148 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Bumper, hurdle and chase winner at up to 3m; has shown little in three starts since a career best over fences at Carlisle (3m, soft) in February, when 2lb higher; returns from five months off; has run well when fresh and any market support would pique interest.
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1

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Aire Valley Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Gary Derwin

T: J J M Winston

prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th

50/1

8th

3

5th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Carlisle

Aire Valley Lad

11st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

bumped start

14/1

10

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:25 Wetherby

Aire Valley Lad

10st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D.

7/1

Form: 24-34P

Last run: 85 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over hurdles at up to 3m when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for £5,500 since last running for him in July; form suggests he'll need a favour or two from the handicapper before breaking his duck.
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12

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Callistos King

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Hugh Burns

With Dan Skelton when runner-up at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November 2022; pulled up over fences on final start for that trainer in July 2023 and well beaten on sole start for Phil Kirby; impossible to know what ability remains off 885-day absence.

66/1

12th

9

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

15:30 Sedgefield

Callistos King

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

held up in rear, headway before 3 out

14/1

3

18th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Callistos King

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, prominent

5/1

Non-runners

Liberty Flame, Theirshegoes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.60
Straight Forecast £36.16
Tricast £131.90
Trifecta £219.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Brian's Jet

SPOTLIGHT:

Zwicky

Daily Record:

Sean Og

Daily Mail:

Ballyquin Bay

D Express:

Callisto's King

Daily Mirror:

Spot On Soph

The Times:

Prince Imperial

POSTDATA:

Brian's Jet

Telegraph:

Brian's Jet

The Guardian:

Brian's Jet

The Star:

Brian's Jet

The Sun:

Zwicky